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Treasures of Hokuryu Town

  • April 25, 2023

Dobutsu-bo full of life

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 - Spore stalks of horsetail, "brush boys," appear on a rice paddy bank! They have taken root in the ground and are bursting forth with tremendous vitality. The strength of these plants to survive and thrive in any difficult environment is a reminder of the vitality of spring [...].

  • April 24, 2023

Hyacinths with the power of love

Monday, April 24, 2023 Hyacinth flowers blooming quietly by the roadside. The language of flowers is "love beyond sorrow. It was a moment when my heart was stirred by the hyacinth flower, which gently whispered love to me with the power of purple divine love. ◇ [...].

  • April 20, 2023

Fukujuso, which invites small happiness

Thursday, April 20, 2023 A moment that lights up my heart with a warm glow as I encounter the fukujuso plant that stands quietly on the bank! The dainty Fukujuso, with its happy yellow color that invites small happiness, sparkles and shines dazzlingly, with endless love, gratitude, and prayers [...].

  • April 13, 2023

Sushi with fresh bamboo shoots that herald the coming of spring

April 13, 2023 (Thursday) We challenged ourselves to make oshizushi with fresh bamboo shoots in season in spring, which were given to us by a kind person in Hokuryu Town! Bamboo shoots are slowly boiled with rice bran to remove the scum. After soaking them slowly in water, seasoning and stewing them with seasonings, and then adding a variety of [...].

  • April 11, 2023

Carp streamers swaying in the wind

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 The blue roofs of the building sparkle in the spring sun, and the carp streamers sway in the breeze. It is a scene where you can almost hear the happy conversation of a family of friendly koinobori. ◇ ikuk [...].

  • April 10, 2023

clear and bright spring day

April 10, 2023 (Monday) The season "Qingming" has arrived, the sky is infinitely blue and clear, and a fresh, soft breeze is blowing. The spring sun shines gently and gently, illuminating the sky with purity and brightness, and the wind of the moment seems to be full of vitality [...].

  • April 7, 2023

Daisetsuzan mountain range and Mt.

April 7, 2023 (Friday) The snow-capped peaks of the Daisetsuzan mountain range float in shining white and silver amidst a clear sky of heavenly colors. Hokuryu Bridge, dyed in cobalt blue, stands quietly in the spring breeze as if gazing enraptured at the majestic Asahidake [...].

  • April 6, 2023

A golden dawn shining in the dawn light

April 6, 2023 (Thursday) The mysterious dawn light shines brightly and divinely illuminating everything. It is a scene of a moment when the heart is filled with warmth, purified, and overflowing with joy! ◇ ikuko(photo by nobor [...].

  • April 5, 2023

Etai-dake watching over the fields

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 Mt. Huetai, where the contrast between the whiteness of the remaining snow and the blue of the mountain surface creates a snowy mountain pattern. It is a scene of a spring day, standing peacefully, as if watching over the melting snow fields of the town. ◇ ikuko(photo b [...].

  • April 4, 2023

Tulips waiting for spring

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - The season when tulips sprout and grow leaves and we feel the breath of spring. I am beginning a new journey, thinking of the day when I can meet the colorful and lovely tulips! ikuko (ph [...])

  • April 3, 2023

The "butterbur sprouts" in spring

Monday, April 3, 2023 As April arrives, the snow is melting and the fields are being sprayed with snow-melting chemicals. On the banks by the road, "butterbur sprouts" are budding, heralding the arrival of spring and the arrival of the season full of life! ◇ ikuko (Pho [...])

  • March 23, 2023

Sunflower street lights and sunset

March 23, 2023 (Thursday) A streetlamp of sunflowers, standing quietly by the side of the road, glistening in the evening sun. A moment of feeling the discipline to accept everything as it is and go straight ahead honestly in the given environment [...].

  • March 22, 2023

Divine new moon light

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 A precious moment of "destruction and rebirth," the zero point where a new cycle of light begins! Pour the divine light of the new moon all over your body, envision your new reborn self, and take a new step forward! [...]

  • March 20, 2023

Before the strongest auspicious day, the vernal equinox!

March 20, 2023 Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 21, the first day of spring, is the day of Tenshōnichi, the most auspicious day of the year, and also the day of Cosmic New Year's Day, when the energy of the universe is said to be reset! We praise nature, care for living creatures, and enjoy a bountiful harvest [...].

  • March 10, 2023

omen of spring

March 10, 2023 (Friday) We are now in the season of three cold and four warm days, with the cold gradually weakening and the signs of spring gradually coming. We are turning the cold weather into joy and looking forward to the arrival of a soft and warm spring with a peaceful heart [...].

  • March 9, 2023

Thank You Day

Thursday, March 9, 2023 Today is March 9 (Thank You) Day, "Thank You Day"! Drawing gratitude on our hearts is a magic spell that leads our hearts to smile with joy and pleasure! I am happy for you, joyful! Today all [...].

  • March 8, 2023

Snowmobiling with a Jumbo

Wednesday, March 8, 2023 A jumbo is used to break up the snow that has become a mountain of snow due to snow removal. I wonder if breaking up the snow mounds makes it easier for the snow to melt... The dynamic movement of the jumbo seen from the window of the house is breathtaking! The muscular man moving around the snowy mountain in a dynamic [...].

  • March 7, 2023

With thanks for the opening light!

Tuesday, March 7, 2023 March 7 is a double lucky day with a "Full Moon" & "Great Price"! With the sparkling sunshine, today is going to be a good day for something good! May it be a wonderful lucky day! noboru &# [...].

  • March 6, 2023

The Season of Spring

Monday, March 6, 2023: The season is "Keichitsu. The snow on the roads is gradually melting away and insects are beginning to move around in the soil. The wind is still blowing cold, but the sun's rays are warm, and you can feel the signs of spring in the [...].

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