Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The world is gently and solemnly enveloped in silver as far as the eye can see.
At the foot of the distant mountain, a snowy mist drifts like it's creeping along the ground, and a mysterious curtain of mist gently covers the activities going on at the foot of the mountain, creating a fantastical awakening.
Every time the crisp, freezing air touches our skin, it quietly reminds us that we are embraced by Mother Nature.
Cutting through the silence is a wall of snow that has been cleared and powerfully smoothed. There, a single "bocco" stands tall, dignified and somehow proud.
"The shoulder is here, proceed safely!"
This wordless pole continues to illuminate the path for travelers, helping them to avoid losing their way in the falling snow; it is a "thankful lighthouse" unique to this town.
In the middle of a harsh winter, this precious "Bocco" pillar was firmly erected in the hope of someone's safety, and we place our boundless love, gratitude, and prayers on it...
◇ noboru & ikuko
