June 30, 2025 (Mon) After the rain, a cute early-blooming sunflower quietly blooms in a town garden. The tiny raindrops on the petals sparkle beautifully! It's like a bright ray of hope has suddenly been lit in my heart. […]
Friday, June 27, 2025. The tillers of the rice plants progress day by day, and the rice fields grow ever greener. With the gentle watch of Hokuryu Onsen Sunflower Park in the distance, it's as if you can almost hear the joyous songs of the creatures coexisting in the rice fields. […]
June 26, 2025 (Thursday) After sowing, small green leaves are sprouting in the sunflower village. Local residents are also thinning and mowing the grass (photo taken June 16). As August approaches, the sunflower village turns a vibrant yellow. […]
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 The birch forest path is now in the refreshing green season of early summer! A cool breeze blows through, the scent of the forest (phytoncides) fills you with a sense of comfort that frees your senses. This hidden […]
Monday, June 23, 2025: I visited Hokuryu Town's Viewing Hill for the first time in a while. The rice seedlings in the rice fields scattered throughout the town are growing rapidly, and the greenery is becoming more intense with each passing day! A vital energy is rising from the entire town toward the universe.
June 21, 2025 (Sat) 11:42 AM June 21st is the summer solstice. It is a sacred day when sunlight reaches its peak. It is the moment when the door to connect our invisible spiritual soul with the universe opens. All living things resonate and coexist. […]
June 20, 2025 (Friday) "Annabelle" resembles a white hydrangea. Its pure and delicate appearance is reminiscent of a bride's white bouquet. Standing quietly in a corner of the garden, this beautiful flower evokes the feeling of "single-minded love," and it moves the heart. [...]
Thursday, June 19, 2025 Clematis is a large flower with a wide variety of charms. Its pale white and purple hues create a dignified beauty. Its large wings seem as if they could soar into space on the gentle breeze. […]
Friday, June 19, 2025: A pine tree enshrined in the sacred forest of Shinryu Shrine! The enormous pine cone is a magnificent entity filled with vital energy and power. It symbolizes the harmony of the universe and the energy of creation. […]
June 18, 2025 (Wednesday) Iris is the general term for the Iridaceae family. Irises and Japanese irises are purple, while German irises come in yellow, orange, and white. The Iris, known as the "goddess of the rainbow," is a flower so colorful it's called […]
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Bathed in the mystical morning light, lupine flowers sparkle in a gradation of peach blossom, pale pink plum, and reddish purple. The tiny, perfectly round flowers are lined up in rows, standing dignified and facing the sky. The translucent […]
Thursday, June 12, 2025 After planting, the rice seedlings in the fields grow rapidly and become greener with each passing day. The rice field canvas is a beautifully painted canvas, with the trees and houses reflected in the rice paddies, and the blue sky and white clouds gently swaying in the air.