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.

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!