January 15, 2026 (Thursday) Hokuryu Town is a town where 70% of the area is covered in lush forests. During the harsh winter, the trees and fields are covered in pure white snow, enveloping them in a cloak of silence. Looking up, the sky seems to reach the depths of space. […]
Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Turning all light into a pure, transparent white, the town of Hokuryu is now quietly enveloped in a veil of sparkling snow. The air is crisp and clear. Immerse yourself in this profound silence and your heart will be […]
Friday, January 9, 2026 It was early morning on Tuesday, January 6. I opened the front door to get the newspaper as usual. In the crisp, chilly air of Hokuryu Town, I looked up and saw a rainbow of light (a halo of moonlight) spreading across the sky.
Thursday, January 8, 2026 A dignified, taut world of ice. Even your breath freezes white as the silent morning arrives. The curtains of night slowly lift, revealing a new light for just a moment. The sky is deep and clear. […]
Happy New Year, January 1, 2026! This year is the year of the Hei-Horse (Hinoe-Uma), a year of earth-shaking passion and heaven-reaching energy. For Hokuryu Town, the powerful flames of this year's Hei-Horse will be the […]
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 2025 is almost over. Outside the window, snow is falling steadily, and Hokuryu Town is a quiet, beautiful world of silvery white. "The spirit of harmony" and "the spirit of compassion." […]
Tuesday, December 23, 2025. The world is still enveloped in the silence of deep sleep and snow. The powerful beat of the town's snowplows cuts through the frozen air and reverberates throughout the town. It is the sound of snowplows working to protect the "ordinary daily life" of Hokuryu Town.
Monday, December 22, 2025 12:03 AM on Monday, December 22. This is the moment when the sun's power is at its weakest and then rises again. We have reached a turning point in the universe known as the winter solstice. Since ancient times, the phrase "Ichiyo Raifu" (the return of the sun) has been used to describe this moment.
Thursday, December 18, 2025 I looked up at the sky and saw a breathtaking sight. The gray snow clouds that had been enveloping the snowy landscape suddenly opened up, revealing breathtaking sunlight. […]
Thursday, November 20, 2025. Overnight, everything is repainted, revealing a silvery white landscape drenched in soft light. The town is enveloped in a deep veil of snow, transforming the world into a breathtaking canvas of pure beauty. Even the cold feels pure. […]
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 No matter how deep the night, morning always brings its gentle light. It’s a drizzling morning now, but for a brief moment, I remember the dazzling light I saw as dawn broke. It was as if […]
October 30, 2025 (Thursday) A small warmth gently gathers on a raindrop-lit window. A cyclamen decorates the window and an adorable handmade Halloween item. The pumpkin wearing a witch's hat looks like a small guardian deity watching over the town.