{"id":55670,"date":"2025-02-18T09:36:11","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T00:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/?p=55670"},"modified":"2025-02-19T09:44:57","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T00:44:57","slug":"%e7%ac%ac%ef%bc%94%e5%9b%9e%e5%8c%97%e7%ab%9c%e7%94%ba%e3%82%a2%e3%82%a4%e3%82%b9%e3%82%ad%e3%83%a3%e3%83%b3%e3%83%89%e3%83%ab-2025-%e9%96%8b%e5%82%ac%ef%bc%81%e7%91%a0%e7%92%83%e7%b4%ba%e8%89%b2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/en\/55670\/","title":{"rendered":"The 4th Hokuryu Town Ice Candle Festival 2025 will be held! The gentle glow of the ice candles will soothe your soul as they paint the night sky a deep blue."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tuesday, February 18, 2025<\/p>\n<p>The 4th Hokuryu Town Ice Candle 2025 was held at Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen for two days on February 15th (Sat) and 16th (Sun). Approximately 300 ice candles were lit up, creating a fantastical glow.<\/p>\n<h2>4th Hokuryu Town Ice Candle Festival 2025<\/h2>\n<p>As a first attempt this year, ice sculptures were made by six students from a seminar at Hokkaido University of Education Asahikawa Campus, and a snow sculpture was also unveiled by Sergeant Hoshino Yuki of the Hekisui Police Station (Community Section, Community Affairs Division, Fukagawa Police Station, Asahikawa District, Hokkaido Prefectural Police).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPgzpcYy-P1fC3IEYKZpCYZoj6aBkCQOOGTRDgEPpVnzUIEBpKyEXpwUyPiLvLDiQ\/photo\/AF1QipOhytREcSol-Ij4Yny5wjvr3bGASJiar0hEpGw?key=Q2dRa0VwT1BKbXdLZ28xRHZXNTlkT1MxajVQb2Rn\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOVU4yijlCeKwZ1WQhK5FRPuxFfsI2hi8VW9-jLITvzLSKmiufdDi46fQ1l9ZDXBpH-nI5uCw9Gqm7Ogqu5t9BpeLyrK_bzYjSEVD-0qQtvzW08Gr5x-2Obt8h_nhC42vBfTqdLIoRhc_qRZPx-YN6C=w1074-h1520-s-no-gm?authuser=1\" width=\"1074\" height=\"1520\" alt=\"Hokuryu Town Ice Candles 2025\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hokuryu Town Ice Candles 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Event Overview<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Organizer:<\/strong>Hokuryu Town Ice Candle Executive Committee<\/li>\n<li><strong>plan:<\/strong>Nobuyuki Murakami, a village supporter in Hokuryu Town, and Yui Sasaki, a community revitalization volunteer in Hokuryu Town<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sponsor:<\/strong>Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association, Hokuryu Town Board of Education, Hokkaido Information University<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ice sculpture production:<\/strong>Associate Professor Keiji Iwanaga, Hokkaido University of Education, Asahikawa Campus, Art Sculpture Seminar<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inquiries:<\/strong>Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen Tel: 0164-34-3321<br \/>\n\u3000<\/li>\n<li><strong>February 15th (Sat) and February 16th (Sun) Store Information (Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Female Farmers Group Subaru - Uzura<\/strong>: Baked sweet potato<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tsubame Kitchen (Kitchen Rurichan, Sunagawa City)<\/strong>: Rice flour quiche, rice flour chiffon cake, rice flour muffins, knitted accessories<\/li>\n<li><strong>minamina<\/strong>: Rice crackers, cotton candy, donuts<br \/>\n\u3000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Self-cutting forestry \u201cunder nature\u201d<\/strong>: Marshmallows roasted with a Swedish torch (approximately 100 pieces)<br \/>\n\u3000<\/li>\n<li><strong>February 15th (Saturday) only (Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Swallow&#039;s Kitchen<\/strong>: Rice flour chiffon<br \/>\n\u3000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>ice sculpture production<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>This ice sculpture was created by six students from Associate Professor Keiji Iwanaga&#039;s art sculpture seminar at the Asahikawa campus of Hokkaido University of Education.<\/li>\n<li>4th grade: Takanuma Miyu, Kusayagi Yunhi 3rd grade: Tateda Rina, Okubo Chiho 2nd grade: Togashi Akira, Kiyosugi Aika\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPgzpcYy-P1fC3IEYKZpCYZoj6aBkCQOOGTRDgEPpVnzUIEBpKyEXpwUyPiLvLDiQ\/photo\/AF1QipNxggEwYrUPD8OHp5kPSy1Y2EwImtmYveWbHkc?key=Q2dRa0VwT1BKbXdLZ28xRHZXNTlkT1MxajVQb2Rn\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOInie-UYabkIDk5EfOjkNgJn4kojWm5j51x3oF7HSrURdno2294ig-8pTmCuGMaGaQh7Gk7jHduTb8OVyElQ3d0f4mjSZ25iudcK_K-Bg_JPkWxfblniNg5NhmYcO5ulGVE9rN1P_WqRM583cmBy9C=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Professor Iwanaga, students from Hokkaido University of Education, and Hokkaido Information University\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Professor Iwanaga, students from Hokkaido University of Education, and Hokkaido Information University<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>The design of the ice sculpture depicts a sunflower and a dragon, the symbols of Hokuryu Town. It took two days to carve the ice block according to the design. The most difficult part was the &quot;dragon&#039;s horns&quot; made from icicles.<\/li>\n<li>I worked on the project while taking into consideration perspective and adjusting the overall balance.<\/li>\n<li>This is the first time we have attempted a project of this scale!<\/li>\n<li>This is the second ice sculpture created by this group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPgzpcYy-P1fC3IEYKZpCYZoj6aBkCQOOGTRDgEPpVnzUIEBpKyEXpwUyPiLvLDiQ\/photo\/AF1QipNZZE3L-lx5vWHHSqh0W4We-FYu_jRSMjYkorA?key=Q2dRa0VwT1BKbXdLZ28xRHZXNTlkT1MxajVQb2Rn\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczPaYPd3C8xnyfLo-rA7WNClctc3rhlrDDR_puSj5FeehGzuczWT4rSUcUMpHV55VvyXgPghdfhLTsrfj8bW1uslYmFeJKeBAzgRINRI1uQr5ERUPXZwvYEe7roxlzKNxCbCdF-YqDMC3O3N1tGT69MF=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Ice sculpture: Dragon and Sunflower Saki\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ice sculpture: Dragon and Sunflower Saki<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPgzpcYy-P1fC3IEYKZpCYZoj6aBkCQOOGTRDgEPpVnzUIEBpKyEXpwUyPiLvLDiQ\/photo\/AF1QipPlOA58wZ0KdQ5Y1m4314ccmMuU-In1TM5Y_zM?key=Q2dRa0VwT1BKbXdLZ28xRHZXNTlkT1MxajVQb2Rn\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczN-1qXQ7_VPdCnb_mTDfKibRabmILI5ExnfFJ7xai-m0dgWqu3RxnpxWoD1-YcDMrINZvrWtRwsK7uZk6hLlsnn_8MH0Z4kf-mi1iRvMOdKEIp44UASZxvXDujEPIEw4Y2IflDFROaPYTUAAiZ5Znwc=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Ice sculpture production team\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ice sculpture production team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPgzpcYy-P1fC3IEYKZpCYZoj6aBkCQOOGTRDgEPpVnzUIEBpKyEXpwUyPiLvLDiQ\/photo\/AF1QipO2gTWHhj1Pr6hcwDVz3Frdfzu3_NIUcPvcR0A?key=Q2dRa0VwT1BKbXdLZ28xRHZXNTlkT1MxajVQb2Rn\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczNK_YVjwUKvYqOsYdaxAuEziT2fqLmuLkESGKeilRZBXJXO3LzqdGAHFeEUhJxDWBf11uCwLWiik0ACsXK21CTeOvjs2bYJuEMSod4UmdU4R89KXevyvUuhhr7jXU9DWu3mgnSYG-Rr8CRr9kE7AcJL=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Ice sculptures &amp; snow sculptures &amp; Hokuryumon Dragon\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ice sculptures &amp; snow sculptures &amp; Hokuryumon Dragon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>snow statue<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Hekisui Police Station, Sergeant Hoshino Yuki (Hokkaido Police Asahikawa Area Fukagawa Police Station, Community Affairs Division, Community Affairs Section)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPgzpcYy-P1fC3IEYKZpCYZoj6aBkCQOOGTRDgEPpVnzUIEBpKyEXpwUyPiLvLDiQ\/photo\/AF1QipMHWhaLOSrzocexkRzv3nZej58uoebaq4uUvhU?key=Q2dRa0VwT1BKbXdLZ28xRHZXNTlkT1MxajVQb2Rn\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOjRz-T0xBo5FMmsoDN-aPsH9DGs4Ax3aLIJJf1XiysQqfNCu9d5FLJw9dm7JnMJs9KCpfAFoKBt38zKJDiZ15RS3gc_O7k_Webufttsje1Mq6ag6mSR_tjB6KEiFT_WRYkeU--nw94cCa1uFPjx1gX=w3352-h1880-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2710\" height=\"1520\" alt=\"Hekisui Police Station, Sergeant Hoshino Yuki\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hekisui Police Station, Sergeant Hoshino Yuki<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&quot;This snow sculpture is designed as Himawari Saki from Hokuryu Town. We received cooperation from the Numata Police Station and it took two days to create. We had a hard time making Himawari Saki&#039;s face round. This snow sculpture is filled with the wishes of the people of Hokuryu Town for road safety,&quot; said Sergeant Hoshino.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPgzpcYy-P1fC3IEYKZpCYZoj6aBkCQOOGTRDgEPpVnzUIEBpKyEXpwUyPiLvLDiQ\/photo\/AF1QipPcQJLuiNJTSsRoC6RPzu-Sj2W2KWumHCIWJhQ?key=Q2dRa0VwT1BKbXdLZ28xRHZXNTlkT1MxajVQb2Rn\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMbm3PXjfwqFwlTZN6S_IF6aPWDg6hyxepFuXID3mzh3aIkGehNZuwOTx6MJA07eHd-ZMU-D61ypqKCxm9rkIqIt8jM6Tg6jZxnNC5URvdMzYDyjYmj6Nk7z_udkb-Vs0LeCrS54l5FelJ2va1navvG=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Snow Sculpture: Traffic Safety and Sunflower Saki\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snow Sculpture: Traffic Safety and Sunflower Saki<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>A story from the organizer, Nobuyuki Murakami<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPgzpcYy-P1fC3IEYKZpCYZoj6aBkCQOOGTRDgEPpVnzUIEBpKyEXpwUyPiLvLDiQ\/photo\/AF1QipOH789_J-k8O_Eyu9pGGf5yMvIyLbgVydT1FJ4?key=Q2dRa0VwT1BKbXdLZ28xRHZXNTlkT1MxajVQb2Rn\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMf0YcrNNBuyVDifag6lpSMvCeVUHEEWbm6-fCY7clQ_ffCtC3mECy6IsJo46RGxXVtNU9iR70O37oK7lfGTSh4f4lKHGJY3mTRXkuLj9i-kMmThJwjUbKh9tRrv4Zsn35-tvtojSzdSKyEKcyMoYXQ=w3366-h1880-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2722\" height=\"1520\" alt=\"Nobuyuki Murakami\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nobuyuki Murakami<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&quot;This year&#039;s event will be unprecedented. We have ice sculptures made by students from Hokkaido University of Education, and a snow sculpture promoting &#039;traffic safety&#039; created by Constable Hoshino of the Hekisui Police Station.<\/p>\n<p>We also had the cooperation of two students from Hokkaido Information University. The event was more exciting than usual, and we think the townspeople will enjoy it.<\/p>\n<p>Due to the effects of global warming, it has been difficult to make ice candles this year, but there are about 300 snow candles on display, including works by elementary and junior high school students.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;Once lit, it will be a spectacular sight, so please look forward to it!&quot; says Murakami.<\/p>\n<h3>Frozen Flower: Original work by Yumi Komatsu<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPgzpcYy-P1fC3IEYKZpCYZoj6aBkCQOOGTRDgEPpVnzUIEBpKyEXpwUyPiLvLDiQ\/photo\/AF1QipPAvuGkaMaDkWLSvbVWWN1kwDaZNaOVgZv3l5w?key=Q2dRa0VwT1BKbXdLZ28xRHZXNTlkT1MxajVQb2Rn\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczNmLfmr5Bpmh2qP0Tl5ovIgi2OBPVkMyDyhxfZqm8CDYn1rOtcLqKqiVQw2vJHc8hNjLgf10xeUR6Kvb6F4d1jtmG_M9TlBNKHzcJP3X8KrpakZ9wR7bU2zkbTOOREHiWMDnV6mjQtxgOR0Cjxq_wUt=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Frozen Flowers\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Frozen Flowers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPgzpcYy-P1fC3IEYKZpCYZoj6aBkCQOOGTRDgEPpVnzUIEBpKyEXpwUyPiLvLDiQ\/photo\/AF1QipM3xvBZ0hNOYjI3lSIg4EpRgiSI1mQZgLgZDZM?key=Q2dRa0VwT1BKbXdLZ28xRHZXNTlkT1MxajVQb2Rn\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczP5qdtomFi5IT86ZWNkShakvPWeG7Scl-O1KDzDccf_n6gUcqblydtJmaromIT24okv9QL_Uy_BBd3uMStm-RlKfdry33pqCAl8uvwMIW1tPwb2Az7cEECQGR7XE4PiQqfonggEu7QLJgycEIIC1h8a=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Frozen flower production: Yumi Komatsu\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Frozen flower production: Yumi Komatsu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>roasted sweet potato<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Roasted sweet potatoes grown by the female farming group &quot;Uzura&quot;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPgzpcYy-P1fC3IEYKZpCYZoj6aBkCQOOGTRDgEPpVnzUIEBpKyEXpwUyPiLvLDiQ\/photo\/AF1QipOrl8mfhlQcmqoBwLB7ydVfSrFrVm0R5Vr8DLE?key=Q2dRa0VwT1BKbXdLZ28xRHZXNTlkT1MxajVQb2Rn\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczP4_x_Qn7E2nmGvCDZgoXTthWrSzhMo_CgbDoeHAmIm2HMZLGEn1GiSQpyra5fZAvLhK9fQODc2SSjMHOb71MqiH9YkkqSED3nOGc8SCpu1JULkT4-pX4Q4vVjH20TnTyKtIxeR5eCXI1eXZXdpE1wR=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"roasted sweet potato\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">roasted sweet potato<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPgzpcYy-P1fC3IEYKZpCYZoj6aBkCQOOGTRDgEPpVnzUIEBpKyEXpwUyPiLvLDiQ\/photo\/AF1QipPVTRIKc1y7SWlikzW5b6ufcVkhbe56DXURr5Y?key=Q2dRa0VwT1BKbXdLZ28xRHZXNTlkT1MxajVQb2Rn\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczPcnuHohGeShdJ_jAHHHBuDBDdv7IlsUpBIg7Z-LRvFBoC9nif2X5Rc2QmeLmEcAZ5cunhpJ5QBwKwmYs4fTOl_P5mdxBrfd0RHntEgv9MPFmQ6I3fRsJMrey5tC0BjYKwK0ykebIxxJHVgsHhEwFJi=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Women&#039;s Farming Group &quot;Uzura&quot;\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Women&#039;s Farming Group &quot;Uzura&quot;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPgzpcYy-P1fC3IEYKZpCYZoj6aBkCQOOGTRDgEPpVnzUIEBpKyEXpwUyPiLvLDiQ\/photo\/AF1QipOGL19gaZuo7YK2Mjto1fkDNxd-IjwQ0gMUR20?key=Q2dRa0VwT1BKbXdLZ28xRHZXNTlkT1MxajVQb2Rn\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczPqbjncfAenHmfpg4ikOLeNiFvXFNeYz9JdSWK1uvufhlyiQJl-fTuABIWt2O05IiuxDASh4NYrLaLqTfjOH9aqh8dAfgoAuhs4iEoWiybZD5GK19EkFyreGCxv437LroZQ_99Cl6JTlYd0NAFIGbpZ=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Subaru: The concept is for a wide-area group to become one big force!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Subaru: The concept is for a wide-area group to become one big force!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Tsubame Kitchen (Nakamichi Farm Kitchen Ruri-chan)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Rice flour quiche, rice flour chiffon cake, rice flour muffins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u3000<br \/>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPgzpcYy-P1fC3IEYKZpCYZoj6aBkCQOOGTRDgEPpVnzUIEBpKyEXpwUyPiLvLDiQ\/photo\/AF1QipNH7V2hoBFJUZdhyf5cOT9UIrYydNJ-_goziCg?key=Q2dRa0VwT1BKbXdLZ28xRHZXNTlkT1MxajVQb2Rn\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczNC5h6Bqt3czY9x6sHw1MPbtxIcFR8Q3uSxkroSMH7ms_eElV5OfOxdnwG6Xyhg4tN8plUydG7xtUoR10IHSs1VaYerx7E0Mi0ZJm706yXVXoQNgLf9azeX4PUEsQzbST17MfHcnVSEWyTLeop_xC1K=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Rice flour quiche, rice flour chiffon cake, rice ball chiffon cake, rice flour muffin\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rice flour quiche, rice flour chiffon cake, rice ball chiffon cake, rice flour muffin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPgzpcYy-P1fC3IEYKZpCYZoj6aBkCQOOGTRDgEPpVnzUIEBpKyEXpwUyPiLvLDiQ\/photo\/AF1QipMxAAahUvn8XgJ_cQXNx9NlhWbOSWWnLSC07ZM?key=Q2dRa0VwT1BKbXdLZ28xRHZXNTlkT1MxajVQb2Rn\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczP2B9Df79WwaCYdx9Vu3X2fqDkzetgNHRW3Cth4Ja0lebiBuW8k-98kfMQTzcnGkG8dkagCukqEhlLRM_nQTHw4zkYwOkCsCmZoIfEvuXaBCbX8y9c56Zmtj-J_8glXiu-pAMc_kuyCr10WD44rU8Jf=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Tsubame Kitchen\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tsubame Kitchen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>minamina<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Rice crackers, cotton candy, donuts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPgzpcYy-P1fC3IEYKZpCYZoj6aBkCQOOGTRDgEPpVnzUIEBpKyEXpwUyPiLvLDiQ\/photo\/AF1QipP-WWv7-NHrcUrkDvMBd9X82NrZXUWVqwF5Es4?key=Q2dRa0VwT1BKbXdLZ28xRHZXNTlkT1MxajVQb2Rn\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczPDqq2w9LtOeBAo7RyDUrI0PDwYO9hQpk6EYVaG7LhIv2s99qD8k7JIHqX3KDJofM-LYaPUVItdJSOaZjDV37va9E20nuZcMKPs1euiiSO-qMfvs5yJols7faXxeO3FW9RdQ3YgCAzZ2VhqvVVfMI90=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"minamina-san\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">minamina-san<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPgzpcYy-P1fC3IEYKZpCYZoj6aBkCQOOGTRDgEPpVnzUIEBpKyEXpwUyPiLvLDiQ\/photo\/AF1QipPrE68dh_G_9XcgOm7IRxVjvGsEUygVxQ5Gw2E?key=Q2dRa0VwT1BKbXdLZ28xRHZXNTlkT1MxajVQb2Rn\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczPiFVDSBg1R3zyWjQTNNL2-EXbB9fRb_H6X4lOSTpqFw0bhz4PyY_vroByMqwrKeWMJXIIY6qWUy3DEUlz0pm6-KZEbZUlWYqC72Bx89R3K_laPkxYz_98FsTFeJj8hvJnHsgTThAiRP4lohRq0m1S2=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Various rice crackers\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Various rice crackers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>&quot;Swedish Torch&quot; by self-cutting forestry &quot;under natural conditions&quot;<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A Swedish torch is a fire that burns logs by standing them upright and cutting a notch into the trunk of the tree!!!<\/li>\n<li>&quot;Roasted marshmallows&quot; roasted over a Swedish torch are very popular!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPgzpcYy-P1fC3IEYKZpCYZoj6aBkCQOOGTRDgEPpVnzUIEBpKyEXpwUyPiLvLDiQ\/photo\/AF1QipO7wNYL2o1danEDEAK_IbqfQb-iLATdNzj1SDw?key=Q2dRa0VwT1BKbXdLZ28xRHZXNTlkT1MxajVQb2Rn\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMjIHNt1F4rnY1LAL8Vsy1pAEXURQbYbbXunc5VyerbmhJ76zRnsAtDuu5N0kw_i3yDumX5Wd3kck9IOxAeeHFflE4Ej1Dc01ywxU4_PWLvEcXw0_ViZMRkX5Q6PMvg5zPCTqh2Qk9M0Kr7jcN8RWcU=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"People gather around the warm fire of a torch\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">People gather around the warm fire of a torch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPgzpcYy-P1fC3IEYKZpCYZoj6aBkCQOOGTRDgEPpVnzUIEBpKyEXpwUyPiLvLDiQ\/photo\/AF1QipOnGVoZcxiSs1bnJ7rbgZy9hlJlB55fxQUp-pM?key=Q2dRa0VwT1BKbXdLZ28xRHZXNTlkT1MxajVQb2Rn\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOKpee6cQRkjCeTIm4_YmfmQV_3S-F85QkG2z2EL_SDiES2tnhYET5U4yOWqq8v14TGbfM0hy49RE01lI0oD4Xco5I40xPpCoCHNoGMAzuh_mKrMIhXvHLgxk96yJRqL16sSiO6J067O11qRtcj12oD=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"The ever-popular Swedish Torch roasted marshmallows\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The ever-popular Swedish Torch roasted marshmallows<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPgzpcYy-P1fC3IEYKZpCYZoj6aBkCQOOGTRDgEPpVnzUIEBpKyEXpwUyPiLvLDiQ\/photo\/AF1QipOB3ysNtGkA3ugXbS3dezcSGSloEKe6KuBbx-o?key=Q2dRa0VwT1BKbXdLZ28xRHZXNTlkT1MxajVQb2Rn\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczNFMpKrCXnE1fCIramgM4OH7V92Xv9ntw8eqRp3BS7LJNbM1pwbi7S9_zsnhNUThjgxFkJMKHoDruVHKG3evCkI8l1E3DG0P5-tfxr078qICdHjG4ORsm6D4iyXGbAgCBBcg62Fa4cnwTSihWMpDGJN=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"roasting marshmallows with a Swedish torch\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">roasting marshmallows with a Swedish torch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPgzpcYy-P1fC3IEYKZpCYZoj6aBkCQOOGTRDgEPpVnzUIEBpKyEXpwUyPiLvLDiQ\/photo\/AF1QipPz1FdjzTbnrCNGGHAGGbDfkkB_aJVkcEcmkR8?key=Q2dRa0VwT1BKbXdLZ28xRHZXNTlkT1MxajVQb2Rn\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMhwsMOkMJK-y1YIa2ySB3MUF2L5_os6KnOOoOSZ7GdkyqJkXZLT2UkqaCJRjpawDFjm7yhSwsXItBrlRoAQfyI7fUCn9nm5YOdcxSjsj7HMNlkA5RBPsRsTjn3Hx2Dvqnd1GuTpCC-Rhr_0ZURyMjD=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"The Uei family, head of the self-cutting forestry business &quot;Shizenshita&quot;\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Uei family, head of the self-cutting forestry business &quot;Shizenshita&quot;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>A fantastical landscape of lit ice candles<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPgzpcYy-P1fC3IEYKZpCYZoj6aBkCQOOGTRDgEPpVnzUIEBpKyEXpwUyPiLvLDiQ\/photo\/AF1QipOoLPg8DhWMjoTCrbcAqlzflvHbDk2PMw_0RBM?key=Q2dRa0VwT1BKbXdLZ28xRHZXNTlkT1MxajVQb2Rn\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMKGDX01qidsyx-xnJ6vjMXHQtvS91FgTGOQZbpl21054Rk9R5tBu1LwOP0rh4Q9WfyI4ehMRPqYh8xsioHKvIKK0REuPqUn8ODUxiAeKPNEpTGlUbQ0L0BZwgLneKECMAOPDWUdgxoDGjDcZyR5n_i=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Lighting work\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lighting work<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPgzpcYy-P1fC3IEYKZpCYZoj6aBkCQOOGTRDgEPpVnzUIEBpKyEXpwUyPiLvLDiQ\/photo\/AF1QipMT5xZyT2IJ50fkLREMTKpFT4qlQ8Fo86vA-AA?key=Q2dRa0VwT1BKbXdLZ28xRHZXNTlkT1MxajVQb2Rn\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczNHYR-VJ0CyMPAebW9F3qGpi8bHs0jB8vDtppbztFFOVy0NlDv0iQlYsCdOoF7z_NnlcaXOXUeTruC-2Pi6jiDMpiTWLQ5HEUkEvKnavZROENys9lbX6H0cFazT8ef5CO19qQoF6GtXiJYsr2F1oXRc=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"The warm glow of ice candles\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The warm glow of ice candles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPgzpcYy-P1fC3IEYKZpCYZoj6aBkCQOOGTRDgEPpVnzUIEBpKyEXpwUyPiLvLDiQ\/photo\/AF1QipMZnCUspfTNFhFd4N2yDUQeVYj2hPEYiOa8Fs8?key=Q2dRa0VwT1BKbXdLZ28xRHZXNTlkT1MxajVQb2Rn\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczPsAftu2xgbnlZyYWGAQQY-BoEnJ4v8MILzvnl4pX9q9GLXn_kZ7HsELBI1weTN99jyBFecKdI8rzfsj4AYkOFAYUmxqqtpHBDr80mlXEwXXlUn4_dowy44Oijcsfv4lABPC2DE6ZH17_gSVK0br2fc=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Overlapping ice candles\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Overlapping ice candles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPgzpcYy-P1fC3IEYKZpCYZoj6aBkCQOOGTRDgEPpVnzUIEBpKyEXpwUyPiLvLDiQ\/photo\/AF1QipNGVPmnilYOji5gu9kqSswg4WEaw8NydcwzB-M?key=Q2dRa0VwT1BKbXdLZ28xRHZXNTlkT1MxajVQb2Rn\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczP-L70Abnc6sUaJapOzKE5Wi-GVd6MKTTuN9FuIEUqBXb6N8fNmRRhCZjH4eOgeTjIjwF7x2dSWwlVQNSMK61ZPzboW0c64w7c4AUzo20uEFOwFsqrWWsl-puvCPGwFSPOXcDD-wulXHGvcke6-F9WQ=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"A glow that lights up the navy blue night sky\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A glow that lights up the navy blue night sky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPgzpcYy-P1fC3IEYKZpCYZoj6aBkCQOOGTRDgEPpVnzUIEBpKyEXpwUyPiLvLDiQ\/photo\/AF1QipMD1SsL53oMEVNWx6B1rtAHI2KNcQUO1Yh1N64?key=Q2dRa0VwT1BKbXdLZ28xRHZXNTlkT1MxajVQb2Rn\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMhsQprHuriCmcoQ5EwhNETYEG2G4tm8qEH6imNnejte9lET2CbSLxsfWLR35glgT_Oi6AQ15mv1B4PjjPq5GarXe1rNqzuXLQ721_7-80BKZwORY9j2V6tBYs8TWZj5l0nR9AghL4jCdGiSipI-k9j=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Mysterious lights!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mysterious lights!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The gentle light of the ice candles, which dye the night sky a deep blue, soothes the soul, and is filled with boundless love, gratitude, and prayers...<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPgzpcYy-P1fC3IEYKZpCYZoj6aBkCQOOGTRDgEPpVnzUIEBpKyEXpwUyPiLvLDiQ\/photo\/AF1QipOzkGA4biCV4pm1yhVUCeH3CqH1iwpeuifnb4Q?key=Q2dRa0VwT1BKbXdLZ28xRHZXNTlkT1MxajVQb2Rn\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczPmk0uh_C_9vCkP-ZI_44O5SdiFs-BX52fQVEf--Ql_iJ_KEwxozTbMDNfcoHBQeXQmwBco-Agj5464GMMdO7KGgmVtanMmfs9sGWvujz3NN_fYw3lTc9ztR1R-hzhjx6GxSNcYLppck_W_CxC7n5W0=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"With gratitude for the warm light that soothes the soul!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">With gratitude for the warm light that soothes the soul!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>YouTube videos<\/h2>\n<div class=\"youtube\"><iframe title=\"The 4th Hokuryu Town Ice Candle Festival 2025 will be held! The gentle glow of the ice candles will soothe your soul as they paint the night sky a deep blue.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n8ZQQlj9SmA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>Other photos<\/h2>\n<div class=\"img-move\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/ehokkaido.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2021-12-06-11.41.12.png\" \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/TQ5cLJ6AGajTofMZ7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Photos of the 4th Ice Candle 2025 (104 photos) can be found here &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Related articles<\/h2>\n\n        <div class=\"site-blogcard-premium\">\n            <div class=\"bc-label-custom\">Related articles<\/div>\n            <div class=\"bc-flex-container\">\n                <div 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