Tuesday, January 9, 2024: Shovels break down and clear away piles of snow that have built up during snow removal, and snowplows work tirelessly to clear town roads every day! We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the workers who work tirelessly to ensure the safety of townspeople's winter lives. […]
On Monday, January 1, 2024, in an air temperature of -17°C, the magic hour unfolded before sunrise, creating a fantastic gradation of azure and orange. Gradually, a divine light shone brightly, creating a thick golden […]
January 1, 2024, New Year's Day Happy New Year! This year, Reiwa 6 (2024), is the year of the Dragon (Kō-Tatsu). “Kō” is the first of the ten heavenly stems, and it signifies “the beginning of life, the beginning of things.” It is the 12th […]
On Friday, December 29th, 2023, Hokuryu Himawari Osteopathic Clinic (Hokuryu Town, Director Hikaru Tanimoto) will be celebrating its 10th anniversary with a Christmas gift of our original blend drip-bag coffee! This drip-bag coffee is […]
Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Golden light shining on the pure white expanse of snow! A mystical landscape of azure blue skies, ultramarine silhouettes of snowy fields, and silvery snowy fields intersecting... Such a space seems to be gently enveloping [...]
Tuesday, December 26, 2023: The morning after a heavy snowfall, the sun emerged, shining with a majestic glow. This magnificent sun, with its hidden warmth and brightness, made yesterday's heavy snowfall seem like a mirage. I send my boundless love, gratitude, and prayers to this magnificent sun. [...]
Monday, December 25, 2023: We were impressed by the cute Christmas decorations displayed at the Sorachi Chuo Bus "Watomachi Bus Stop"! The Santas and snowmen, decorated in red and green Christmas colors, were truly heartwarming! This was a testament to the kindness of the townspeople. […]
Thursday, November 16, 2023 This year's first snow fell on Saturday, November 11th. The minimum temperature on the 11th was -1.6°C, the maximum temperature was 3.5°C, and the snow depth was 0cm. Since it was the first snowfall, I was hoping it wouldn't become permanent, but in the afternoon [...]
Thursday, September 21, 2023 Cosmos, with its lovely white and pink petals spreading out in a radial pattern, evokes the harmony of the infinite universe. Its Japanese name is "autumn cherry blossom," and it is truly beautiful, like the pure cherry blossoms that bloom in autumn, swaying gently in the autumn breeze.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 September 20th (Wednesday) marks the beginning of the autumn equinox. The autumn equinox is a day to honor our ancestors, remember those who have passed away, and pray quietly with gratitude, respect, and compassion. These days, we are looking forward to the 2023 Hokuryu Town […]
Friday, September 15, 2023 A well-maintained yew tree stands majestically in a town garden, beautiful like a bonsai. Said to be a sacred tree with the power to purify and bring happiness, the yew tree is imbued with endless beauty.
Thursday, September 14, 2023. Under the high, expansive autumn sky, bathed in the dazzling sunlight, the sunflowers on the iron poles dance joyfully, emitting rainbow-colored light. Give thanks for today's good day, and dream of wonderful dreams that will lead to tomorrow.