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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 special when the morning sun shines on it. Even though people worry it might fall apart, it has stayed up through the winter.
Lately, the bridge often starts to fall apart in mid-April when it gets warmer and the snow melts. This time of the year is very important because it's when the bridge is most at risk.
Also, last month I started a crowdfunding campaign for "The Taushubetsu Journal vol. 8." I am working on it now. I plan to start printing this month and finish by the middle of next month.
I think those who helped us will be excited to see new pictures of the Taushubetsu Bridge.
Please look forward to more news!
昨夏からつづく低水位の影響もあり、例年以上にガス穴が多発した糠平湖上への立ち入りが1月31日をもって終了となりました。
タウシュベツ川橋梁まで歩いていくことができるのも、同日で終了。この冬にタウシュベツ川橋梁を訪れることができたのはわずか1カ月弱ででした。僕が知るかぎりではこれまでの20年間ほどでもっとも短い期間です。
水没することなく冬を迎えた橋は、2月はじめ現在までにもう全体が姿を現し、湖上に立っています。
そんな例外的な冬を含む、昨年9月からこの2月までの半年間のタウシュベツ川橋梁を記録する『タウシュベツ日誌 第8号』制作に向けたクラウドファンディングプロジェクトを、明日2月8日(木)18時に開始します。
創刊から5年目となるタウシュベツ川橋梁の記録写真集です。ぜひお手元に置いていただければと思います。
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 document the bridge's gradual decline. This unique endeavor is supported by our crowdfunding community.
My mission to capture the bridge’s gradual demise continues. Upcoming is "Taushubetsu Journal Issue 8," with a project launch on ReadyFor set for February 1st.
Also, check out my daily posts on Instagram featuring a range of photos from the past 20 years of the Taushubetsu Bridge.
Instagram:Tahushubetsu Journal
Visit our YouTube "Taushubetsu Channel" for more captivating footage of the bridge.
Thank you for your continued support and interest. Here's to a memorable 2024!