Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The town of Hokuryu is now quietly enveloped in a veil of sparkling snow, turning all light into a transparent, pure white.
The crisp, clear air. If you gently place yourself in this profound silence, your heartbeat will merge with the rhythm of nature, and you will feel yourself gently melting into a deep sense of peace.
Looking up, clouds float softly like cotton wool in the peacock blue sky. Beneath your feet, a carpet of snow like whipped cream gently envelops the earth.
With boundless love, gratitude and prayers, I offer my heartfelt thanks to this sacred snowscape that is so beautiful it leaves me speechless and soothes the soul.
◇ noboru & ikuko
