Friday, December 31, 2021: The snow that has been falling since the early hours of this evening has reached over 40 centimeters. As of 3:30 PM, the snow depth is currently at 98 centimeters. It is difficult to even move cars on the town roads. Then, Hokuryu Town's snowplows came into play. They are powerful and sturdy, and they are clearing the snow. […]
On Friday, December 31, 2021, the last day of the year, the snowy fields of Hokuryu Town were enveloped in soft, silky snow. The two trusty dragons at Hokuryu Gate, the town's gateway, and the sunflowers, the embodiment of the sun, were both in the snow.
Thursday, December 30, 2021: Children are having fun finding small mounds of snow in the expansive white snowfield. Even when there are occasional snowstorms and the view is completely white, the children are unfazed! They don't seem to mind the cold at all. […]
On Monday, December 27, 2021, temperatures dropped to -11°C and snow accumulated to over 63cm in Hokuryu Town. The town was shrouded in a pure white world. The town's snowplows were in full operation morning and night! Every household was busy shoveling snow! The blizzard […]
Friday, December 24, 2021. The morning of Christmas Eve was bathed in a divine, magnificent light. The golden light of hope, as if signaling the dawn of a new era, was a symbol of the blessings of all those who have endured and overcome various hardships up until now.
Friday, December 17, 2021 Just as the town was about to be enveloped in gloomy, snowy clouds, a gentle orange light poured down... It was a scene that softened and warmed the heart! ◇ noboru � [...]
Thursday, December 16, 2021: The Hokuryu Town Ski Resort is covered in a blanket of snow, and the surrounding snowy fields are a pure white landscape. The resort is due to open soon. We hope it will be a Christmas present for the children eagerly awaiting the resort's opening.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021: A dazzling golden light illuminates the earth. This divine morning sun moves our hearts with emotion, and we send it with boundless love, gratitude, and prayers. May it be a day filled with happy energy!!! […]
Tuesday, December 14, 2021: When the morning sky turns orange and a low-lying morning mist creeps over the land... The frozen snow sparkles in the morning sun, creating a fantastical, painting-like scene. ◇ noboru  […]
Monday, December 13, 2021 A soft, gentle afternoon light envelopes the sunflower village. It's the kind of moment when a cold, frozen heart melts into a warm, simmering warmth. ◇ no […]
２０２１年１２月１０日（金） 夕暮れ前のゴールドの光に照らされた、樹木のシルエットが神秘的な風景。。。 光と影が融合し、響き合い、描いていく魅惑的な瞬間に、限りない祈りをこめて。。。 ◇ noboru […]
Thursday, December 9, 2021. Sunflower Village is covered in patches of white snow and green grass. The air is so clear that you can see the town in the distance. It's a beautiful, clear day. Taking a deep breath, I decided to start the day with a fresh start.
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 The mountains and the earth are lightly covered in snow. The soil peeks out here and there, creating a spring-like atmosphere. The scenery these days is one of a kind, with the quietness before the snow arrives. ◇ nobor […]
２０２１年１２月７日（火） 季節は二十四節気の「大雪」。 いよいよ冬将軍がやってくる季節を迎えます。 気持ちを引き締め、外は寒くとも、心は温かい光を抱いて、今日も一日、一瞬一瞬を大切に！！！ ◇ no […]
２０２１年１２月６日（月） 大地を薄っすらと覆った雪が、カチカチに凍ってしまいそうな朝。。。 黒紅色の雲をオレンジ色に染めて輝きはじめた瞬間。。。 どんな雲に覆われていようと、毎日、日は昇り、日は沈む […]
２０２１年１２月３日（金） 町がグレーに染まり、白い雪原から湧き上がる霧。。。 霧で視界が閉ざされたとしても、目を閉じ心の扉を開けば、恐怖心が消え去り、暗闇から光がすべてを晃晃と照らし始める。。。 そ […]
Thursday, December 2, 2021: Because the temperature hasn't yet reached freezing, the rain that almost turned into snow has been falling on and off. Even so, the snow that fell the other day has left Himawari Village covered in a pure white field. Last night, a crazy strong wind blew […]
２０２１年１２月１日（水） あちこちに点在する青や赤の屋根の色彩が、真っ白な雪原に浮かび上がって、欧州風の風景が広がっています。 ◇ noboru & ikuko
２０２１年１１月３０日（火） １１月の終わりの日。今年も残り１か月。。。 様々な出来事が現れ、色んな経験をし積み重ね時が過ぎ去って行ったこの１年。。。 喜びも悲しみも、その瞬間の感情を味わい、それに対 […]
２０２１年１１月２９日（月） まばゆい輝きを放つ白銀の雪原に、瑠璃色の空が写り込んで、紺青色に染まる道が限りなく続く神秘なる風景です。 ◇ noboru & ikuko