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.

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Drift ice has reached

 Drift ice has reached at the beach of Mombetsu. It is called Ryuhyo Misaki there. See is covered by white Drift ice.





Thursday, January 22, 2026

Early morning walking in snow

 I went walking in early morning to lose weight. Temperature was -6 degrees Celsius before sunrise. snow downtown.

Friday, January 9, 2026

Night spot in snow

 The night spot "Hamanas street" in Mombetsu. They have new year party now. Temperature is -9 degrees Celsius.

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Happy New Year 2026 in Hokkaido

 Happy New Year 2026. Today's first sunrise was 7:02am.  Temperature was -10 degrees Celsius. It was too cold. Many people saw the first sunrise. This photo is in the Mombetsu shrine.