Spring is Near.

The temperatures are still low, but the sunlight is getting stronger little by little.
We feel spring is surely coming along.

They say the number of the overseas tourists to Japan has been decreasing since the massive earthquake hit eastern Japan.

I can understand part of the reason for it, but I would like the tourists not to give up your trip to Japan.

If you feel sorry for the people in adversity because of the aftermath of the earthquake, please visit and enjoy the unaffected areas of Japan.

Your spending as a tourist indirectly supports Japan's restoration.

It will be warm, and flowering season in a month in Hokkaido. If you are afraid of the influence from the nuclear reactors' accident in Fukushima, Hokkaido is hundreds of miles away from there.

Not only the people in the devastated areas but also others are trying to go through this difficulty by working harder to boost the economy, putting up with some inconvenience, and above all, appreciating every blessing that is given to us.

These flowers bloom only a certain period in spring.