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Treasures of Hokuryu Town

  • March 8, 2022

Mount Edai, capped in snow and towering majestically

2022年3月8日(火) 恵岱別ダムへと続く道路の雪が溶け、真っ白な雪を纏う山の稜線がくっきりと浮かび上がる恵岱岳。。。 春の足音が聞こえて来そうなこの頃の風景です。 ◇ noboru & […]

  • March 4, 2022

A melancholic landscape of electric poles

2022年3月4日(金) 哀愁を帯びて、道路にそって等間隔に並ぶ電柱たち。。。 背後から照らす光をあびて、苦難から立ち上がり蘇る十字架のように感じた風景です。 ◇ noboru & ikuk […]

  • March 3, 2022

Clear and pure scenery

2022年3月3日(木) 3月3日は、桃の節句(ひな祭り)。 桃の木で、厄除け・疫病除けをし、身を清めて、子どもたちの健やかなる成長を心より祈ります。 清らかな、素敵な1日でありますように! ◇ no […]

  • March 2, 2022

A landscape that lifts your spirits

2022年3月2日(水) 3月に入り、何となく、雪が少しずつ溶け始めてきたように感じる季節。。。 時折広がる青い空と白い雲、そしてとろける白い雪。。。 寒さと暖かさが、行ったり来たり、落ち着かない日々 […]

  • March 1, 2022

The great spring light that illuminates the earth

March 1, 2022 (Tuesday) A strong wind blows smoke across the snowy fields. The divine spring sun, whose intense light seems to calm the harshness, sends its boundless love, gratitude, and prayers to you! ◇ noboru & […]

  • February 28, 2022

The road to spring

2022年2月28日(月) 春へと続く道は、すぐそこにありそうで、まだまだ先。。。 色んな楽しいことをたくさん心に描いて、あたたかな春を待ちわびる今日この頃です。 ◇ noboru & ik […]

  • February 25, 2022

Gentle light awaits spring

2022年2月25日(金) 2月も後3日間で終わり、もうすぐ3月を迎えます。 春を思わせるようなあたたかな光が、雪景色を見守り優しく照らしています。 あぁ〜春が待ち遠しいなぁ〜。。。 全てを優しく包む […]

  • February 22, 2022

Akamatsu (Japanese red pine) dressed in white snow

February 22, 2022: The sacred red pine tree, clad in a white blanket of snow, towers majestically into the winter sky! Pine needle tea, said to be a miraculous elixir of eternal youth and longevity for immortals, boosts immunity, and has powerful antioxidant properties, is a hot topic. The energy of the red pine, blessed with the bounty of nature, […]

  • February 21, 2022

The sparkle on the river surface signals the arrival of spring

2022年2月21日(月) 季節は「雨水(うすい)」に入り、川に張った氷が溶け始める頃。。。 川面が、太陽の光にキラキラと輝いて、とっても綺麗! 厳しい寒さが少しずつ和らいで、雪解けの季節の訪れが感じ […]

  • February 18, 2022

Tracks on the slopes

On Friday, February 18, 2022, ski tracks were being carved into the slopes of Hokuryu Town Ski Resort. The deep blue sky, the pale clouds and grayish-green trees, the indigo-white snowfield, and the tracks blended beautifully together, creating a beautiful landscape that blended seamlessly into nature.

  • February 17, 2022

A snowy field that sparkles like jewels

2022年2月17日(木) 田畑の上に積もる新雪が、太陽の光に照らされキラキラと輝いて、宝石が散りばめられたようで、とっても綺麗。。。 澄み渡る空気に、心がすぅーと透明になっていくような風景です。 ◇ […]

  • February 16, 2022

The sparkle of fine ice below freezing

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 The frost-covered trees by the river sparkle in the morning light, fluttering away like diamond dust. It's a wonderful moment! It's a scene that makes your heart flutter. ◇ noboru & ikuko

  • February 15, 2022

A quiet winter scene of pale blue and white

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 The seasons are changing from the beginning of spring to the beginning of rain. The hazy, distant mountains blend with the pure white snow, creating a winter landscape of silence and tranquility. ◇ noboru &#038 […]

  • February 14, 2022

Ice-covered trees sparkling in the morning sun

Monday, February 14, 2022 In the bitterly cold air, the silvery white frost-covered trees sparkle in the soft sunlight. Their graceful appearance is captivating, and it's a sight that will make your heart flutter. ◇ noboru &#0 […]

  • February 11, 2022

Snow smoke rising

Friday, February 11, 2022. The broad, soft morning light pours down, gently enveloping the snowy fields, while the snow smoke rises. The gray silhouette of the light makes you feel like a small dragon flying freely across the snowy fields. […]

  • February 10, 2022

Pale space before dusk

Thursday, February 10, 2022. Just before dusk, the low clouds turned a pale pink, and a space like this suddenly appeared between the gray snow clouds. It was a soft, graceful scene that seemed to draw you in. ◇ nobor […]

  • February 9, 2022

A guide to the unknown world

2022年2月9日(水) 真っ直ぐに続く白い車道に、映り込む矢羽のシルエット。。。 これから始まる、不思議な未知なる世界への道標のように感じた瞬間です。 ◇ noboru & ikuko

  • February 8, 2022

Powder snow at Hokuryu Town Ski Resort

Tuesday, February 8, 2022: Hokuryu Town Ski Resort (available only to town residents) reopened on January 27th! The resort is beautifully maintained with snow groomers and has a new rope lift, creating a landscape that makes you imagine children enjoying skiing. […]