Saturday, August 29, 2026

A walk in the forest park

 Today's high temperature was 18 degrees Celsius. It feels like summer is over. I heard that light exercise improves blood circulation and is also good for the brain, so I went for a walk in a forest park. I also saw some local residents taking walk for their health.



Saturday, May 30, 2026

New seals

 Today's temperature was about 13 degrees Celsius. I went to "Tokkari Center" for the first for half year. I saw new seals and new zookeeper. I talk with a seal fan  and  a foreign visitor.

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Baby scallops

 Today's high was 7 degrees Celsius. I took a walk with camera around downtown. I saw a interesting sight that many baby scallops were loaded to fishing boats. They are spread in sea near city. They grow up there for 3 years. After that, fishermen will get them.



Sunday, March 15, 2026

Drift ice that has returned

 We've had heavy snow since 3/12. It lasted for 3 days. The snow is 50 cm deep. The storm ended yesterday. The north wind kept blowing, so the drift ice came back.





Saturday, March 7, 2026

Weather-beaten gull

 Drift ice tourism in Mombetsu is in its final stages. I can see fishing boats in the harbor. Photo "Weather-beaten gull"

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Saturday, February 7, 2026

The 63th Drift ice festival

 We are having the 63th drift ice festival until tomorrow. The main ice stature is Mombetsu shrine.