Tuesday, August 11, 2020 The rice fields are turning yellow-green, and the rice ears are plump and ripe. As Obon approaches, it's a sacred scene in the season when the spirit of rice resides in the ears of rice.  ◇ noboru & ikuko
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 View this post on Instagram # Roots Today, I tried to collect roots from a birch tree that was obstructing the construction of a road. Although thin, they are flexible and strong, and are suitable for bark crafts, basket weaving, and other art […]
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 View this post on Instagram Continued # Birch Bark Harvesting I recently attended a birch bark craft workshop in Obihiro. The instructor at the workshop was @koubouameiro […]
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 View this post on Instagram Continued # Birch Bark Harvesting I recently attended a birch bark craft workshop in Obihiro. The instructor at the workshop was @koubouameiro […]
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 View this post on Instagram # Mountains, Rice, and Buckwheat Today, the wind is strong and dangerous, so we took a break from working in the forest. In the afternoon, the wind died down a bit, so I took a look at the mountains from behind where I usually work. […]
