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Treasures of Hokuryu Town

We will introduce the charm of Hokuryu Town.

  • February 10, 2026

Angels of light descending onto the snowy fields

Tuesday, February 10, 2026. It's -16°C. Even our breath freezes white on a quiet morning in Hokuryu Town. Looking out at the fluffy snow surface, countless tiny "snow crystal angels" dance joyfully in the spotlight of the morning sun. […]

  • February 5, 2026

Golden sunlight shining on a frozen world

Tuesday, February 3, 2026. White, white, white as far as the eye can see. Snow petals have been falling from the sky for several days, enveloping the entire town of Hokuryu in silence. As if pushing the curtain of a long, harsh winter into a new light, a sudden, endless […]

  • February 4, 2026

With gratitude to "Bocco," the guardian of the snowfields

February 2, 2026 (Monday) The world is enveloped in a gentle yet solemn blanket of silver as far as the eye can see. A snow-like haze drifts over the foothills of the distant mountains, and a mysterious curtain of mist gently obscures the activities taking place at their base, creating a fantastical awakening. […]

  • February 3, 2026

Pray for good fortune with Ehomaki!

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, we will be enjoying Ehomaki (sushi rolls) from Restaurant Kazeguruma at Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen, a traditional Japanese hot springs restaurant, to ward off evil spirits and pray for the health and safety of our families. The Ehomaki, which embodies the blessings of the Seven Lucky Gods, and the luxurious Shrimp Cutlet Roll […]

  • January 16, 2026

Geometric patterns of nature painted on a snowy canvas

Friday, January 16, 2026 The breath of a lightly snow-covered forest, a blue sky filled with drifting clouds, and the pure white earth that gently embraces everything. Heaven, earth, and forest. The three souls blend and resonate together to create the melody of the "Trinity," bringing to life the dignified winter […]

  • January 15, 2026

Azure and silvery silence melting into the sky

January 15, 2026 (Thursday) Hokuryu Town is a town where 70% of the area is covered in lush forests. During the harsh winter, the trees and fields are covered in pure white snow, enveloping them in a cloak of silence. Looking up, the sky seems to reach the depths of space. […]

  • January 14, 2026

The silence of the snowy fields and the melody of light

Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Turning all light into a pure, transparent white, the town of Hokuryu is now quietly enveloped in a veil of sparkling snow. The air is crisp and clear. Immerse yourself in this profound silence and your heart will be […]

  • January 13, 2026

Pray for good health with "Kagami-biraki zenzai with rice cakes"!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Kagami mochi, the rice cake in which the New Year deity quietly resides. The Kagami-biraki ceremony is a ceremony of gratitude to share a small portion of the deity's sacred power. Since ancient times, the vermilion color of azuki beans has been believed to ward off evil spirits, and is said to bring good health, safety in the home, and happiness.

  • January 8, 2026

Sub-zero magic, soul-warming dawn light

Thursday, January 8, 2026 A dignified, taut world of ice. Even your breath freezes white as the silent morning arrives. The curtains of night slowly lift, revealing a new light for just a moment. The sky is deep and clear. […]

  • December 23, 2025

A holy night-colored hero racing through the silvery dawn

Tuesday, December 23, 2025. The world is still enveloped in the silence of deep sleep and snow. The powerful beat of the town's snowplows cuts through the frozen air and reverberates throughout the town. It is the sound of snowplows working to protect the "ordinary daily life" of Hokuryu Town.

  • December 18, 2025

A message of warm light from the winter sky

Thursday, December 18, 2025 I looked up at the sky and saw a breathtaking sight. The gray snow clouds that had been enveloping the snowy landscape suddenly opened up, revealing breathtaking sunlight. […]