Spring morning in a tiny rain.It's a little cold for the plants in the garden to get awaken.The scent of rain is somehow nice.Then the vacation week has begun with rain.庭木の目覚めを見て回る。少し肌寒い朝の、雨の香りもまた良し。 Hydrangea…

Many kinds of cherry blossoms bloom at once and scatter in each.It happens in a short term in spring.The very Japanese Spring.一気に咲いて、さっと散るソメイヨシノ。案外長持ちの枝垂桜。 風誘う 花よりもなお 我はまた 春の名残を いかにとかせん…

On a warm spring day, sit aside listening to their short conversation.Professor Rooster asks,"What's your trouble, kid ?" Silkie chicken kid demands,"I'm in hunger for something good." Professor sighs,"Ummm, troublesome.""You're in good pe…

Find a cotton candy in the air.See the flowers in red and white. Here and there, peace should be so common.陽だまりで空や森を眺める。しばし、ぼんやりと過ごす暖かい時間。田舎暮らしの贅沢。

Work begins in the sleeping rice field.At first, patch up the walls to pool the draw-in water. It will soon be a green field.The season starts to move lively.水田の準備作業が一斉に始まった。まず、のり面を整えて貯水の準備。賑やかに季節が動…

Warm wind gently blows over the forest and over my head, inviting us to the outdoors.Spend time in the sun.Plums bloom, cherry blossoms will be next.梅は咲いたか、桜はまだか。風に誘われて、陽だまりの一日。

Routine work in Spring.Set up defence for water melon field against attacks by birds and animals.Will be completed soon.西瓜畑、攻防の備え間もなく完成。 Battle field

Boy's Day is coming soon.Colorful carps fly in the sky, decorating the clear stream.Under the state of emergency, Spring goes on. 三度目の非常事態宣言下、人込みと無縁の山中で鯉のぼりを愛でる。 観る人も少ない今年も鯉を流す、地元有志の皆さん…

Digging bamboo shoots in the bamboo grove.They are a specialty of our town.Find the tip of the bamboo shoot, dig around it, and mow it with a hoe.It's a bit tough work that requires a bit skill. The spring breeze passing through the bamboo…

On rainy days, rest from the field work for a while.It's a good time to make smoked cheese.Wood chip smoke creates something else.Burn a cherry-blossom first, then an apple.Good aroma, good taste, good for whisky on the rocks. 雨の日の楽し…

Cherry-blossoms guard the castle.Flowers in full bloom for only one week.It blooms brilliantly and scatters vividly.This is the best of Japan. 今年の桜は例年になく早い。 城の桜も見事に満開。 鮮やかに咲き、鮮やかに散る。

A strong spring breeze blows.Farmars start watering the paddy fields.Local train goes through the rape blossoms.The season changes calm and steady in the countryside. 水田に水が入り始める。 菜の花の中をローカル列車が走る。 我が町の春はいつ…

In Japan, March is the month of girls' celebration.We have a doll festival called 'Hina-matsuri'.My familiar soba restaurant decorates and celebrates the Hina-dolls.The owner says 'They are nearly 70 years old boys and girls'. 馴染みのお蕎…

Prepare the soil for spring. Thinking of amazing grace. 春に向けての地道な作業に汗を流す。 ひたすら運び、畑の全面に撒き、一日を終える。 Carry Spread

Though the world is in pandemic, spring is here and there in my neighbours. Cherry blossoms bloom as usual. 家籠りの合間に我が町を歩いてみた。 春がいっぱい。 Cherry blossom path Decorated castle At the station

Here comes Spring.They are so wonderful this year too. 桜の古木に今年も春が来た。 柿の新芽は緑鮮やか。 Japan-like. Watching over. Welcoming Persimmon