MONTH

April 2020

  • April 3, 2020

Swan flapping its wings

Friday, April 3, 2020: A swan's wings, spread wide in a muddy rice field, shone beautifully in the sunlight. It was a moment when I realized that even in a muddy environment, there is beauty that shines brightly in the sunlight.

  • April 2, 2020

Mayor Yutaka Sano's speech at the start of the Reiwa 2 fiscal year: "Creating a shining, spiritually rich town that puts the happiness of its residents first"

On Thursday, April 2, 2020, and Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at the start of the Reiwa fiscal year, the Hokuryu Town Assembly Hall held an awards ceremony for employees with 30 and 20 years of service, an appointment ceremony, and a speech from the mayor. Mayor Yutaka Sano's speech, "For us town employees, this is a very important time. [...]

  • April 2, 2020

Spring buds

Thursday, April 2, 2020. The vernal equinox is coming to an end, and the weather is unstable at this time of year as the seasons change. Cute little butterbur shoots are sprouting on the bank. They make us feel the coming of spring, and I feel boundless love and emotion for these precious creatures. […]