24年04月 · 04/27/2024
The thawing at the bottom of the lake, previously covered in ice, has progressed, completely transforming the landscape from half a month ago. Today, the temperature has suddenly risen, marking the first summer-like day of the year in the mountains of Hokkaido. The streams fed by the melting snow have increased in water volume, and the sound of flowing water echoes through the earth-colored landscape. We are now rapidly moving into the season when fresh greenery will begin to sprout.
24年03月 · 03/07/2024
Welcome back to my blog! It's been a month since my last update. March is here, but the mornings in Hokkaido's mountains are still very cold. Today, it was as cold as -17°C. The Otofuke River, which flows into Lake Nukabira, has started to unfreeze. This made a mist appear over the lake early in the morning. The water level in Lake Nukabira is almost as low as it was at its lowest point last year. It looks like it might get even lower. In this mist, the Taushubetsu Bridge looks even more...
24年01月 · 01/01/2024
Happy New Year 2024! Wishing you all a prosperous and joyful year ahead. This winter, the Taushubetsu Bridge has defied expectations by remaining above water. Normally prone to damage from ice and thawing, it seems the bridge has been spared further deterioration for now. Last year, parts of the bridge collapsed, signaling its fragile state. It's only a matter of time before the bridge no longer stands as a single entity. Celebrating the 5th anniversary of "Taushubetsu Journal," I continue to...
23年12月 · 12/17/2023
2023年も残りわずか。北海道はもう雪景色に変わりました。 今年撮りためたタウシュベツ川橋梁の映像を振り返りながら6分30秒ほどにまとめたものを、12月25日まで期間限定で公開しています。 ピアニスト石井彰さんに提供いただいた楽曲「Phantom Bridge」と合わせてぜひお楽しみください。...