February 7, 2022 (Monday) The trees at the foot of the mountain stand majestically clad in white. The Nordic-like landscape makes you feel as if you have traveled beyond time and space to another dimension. ◇ noboru & […]
２０２２年２月４日（金） 今年の恵方巻は、サンフラワーパーク北竜温泉レストラン「風車」の恵方巻４種類。「恵方巻」「海老カツ巻」「牛カルビ巻」「海鮮巻」のハーフ４本セット！ 「恵方」は、歳徳神さまがいら […]
２０２２年２月３日（木） 今日は節分！ 柔らかな光が、ふんわり優しく雪雲を包み込む瞬間。。。 「鬼は外〜」の声に、雪原にそびえる電柱が、足早にどこかへ立ち去っていくように感じる風景です。 ◇ nobo […]
２０２２年２月２日（水） 恵岱別岳の優美な姿が、冬空に凛と浮かび上がった瞬間。。。 心がシャキーンと引き締まる、爽やかな風景です。 ◇ noboru & ikuko
February 1, 2022 (Tuesday) As we enter February, we are in the final days of the Great Cold. With the beginning of spring just around the corner, the cold weather continues. The highest temperature was -7°C, and the lowest was -13°C. In the numbing cold, a pale blue and white watercolor painting […]
Friday, January 28, 2022. The pure white meltwater that covers everything flows into the dam in early spring, becoming a precious water source that irrigates the town's fields. It's a scene that evokes the great cycle of life in the grand workings of nature. ◇ nob […]
Thursday, January 27, 2022. The sunlight shone on two icicles stretching out from under the eaves, making them sparkle. This is the moment when light was lit in the crystal-clear, cold world of ice, and my heart felt bright and radiant. Today was another wonderful day of sparkling light. […]
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 Under a clear blue winter sky, footprints trail across a field of fresh snow. It's a scene that almost makes you hear the voice of a man standing guard in a wooden hut, asking, "Where are you going?" ◇ noboru […]
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 Let's go towards the dazzling sun! We'll look straight at the bright light and head straight into the unknown world! We'll take a step forward, dreaming of a wonderful new world unfolding before us!!! ◇ noboru […]
Monday, January 24, 2022. In a landscape where a clear, cloudless sky blends with silky-smooth, pure white snow, two trees, covered in snow, stand tall and dignified. They look like a loving, supportive couple, walking through life together. […]
Friday, January 21, 2022: It's been a while since we've had such clear skies. The sun is shining brightly, almost melting the snow on the mountains. Don't miss this precious, refreshing day, take a deep breath and feel the breeze of nature. [...]
January 20, 2022 (Thursday) Under the clear blue winter sky, a single tree stood dignified and sparkling in the sunlight! Its mysterious appearance, reminiscent of the baobab tree, which is said to house the Holy Spirit, captivated me with its captivating scenery. […]
January 19, 2022 (Wednesday) Snow masses piled up, twisting and slithering along the pillars of the arch bridge. This is the scene at the moment when the snow masses reminded me of the "White Snake of Snow," the guardian deity of Hokuryu Bridge. ◇ noboru & […]
Tuesday, January 18, 2022: Snow covers the surface of the Uryu River, a tributary of the Ishikari River. The river's fluidity prevents it from freezing even during the sub-zero winter months, allowing it to continue flowing as if breathing. The pure white snow is like a blanket, protecting the area from the winter cold.
Friday, January 14, 2022 The setting sun paints the snowy fields orange... As if calmly watching over the safety of the day, we send our boundless love, gratitude, and prayers to the great light that quietly sinks... ◇ noboru & ikuko
January 13, 2022 (Thursday) The gradation of the lapis lazuli sky and the silvery white snow fields creates a majestic landscape that evokes the vastness of the universe. It’s almost as if you can hear the casual everyday conversations between the evenly spaced tall telephone poles and Hokuryu Bridge, making for a heartwarming […]
Wednesday, January 12, 2022. A moment of silence in the bitter cold, blending the lightly hazy indigo sky with the pure white snow like whipped cream. The soft, fluffy snow enveloping the entire town feels smooth and even warm. […]
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 Yesterday, Monday, January 10, the "Donto Yaki" festival was held at Shinryu Shrine. The "Donto Yaki" festival is a solemn ritual to send off Toshigami-sama (the New Year's god of fertility), and the purifying power of the sacred fire is used to ward off misfortune.
Friday, January 7, 2022: The trees, covered in white snow, sparkle in the sunlight peeking through the snow clouds. The silhouettes carved into the snowy road leading to Hokuryu Onsen create a mystical landscape. […]
２０２２年１月６日（木） 今日から、御用始め。 心に描いた方向を目指して、虎の如く、力強く躍動的に一歩前へ！ 気持ちをシャキッと引き締めて、スタートです！！！ ◇ noboru & ikuk […]