The First Winds of Spring.
Which are apparently hitting some parts of Japan now but although there have been warm days here on Hokkaido it's yet to stop snowing.
We've had our breaks from it to be sure, and there is, sporadically, a big melt on but this morning I had to sweep another 10cm of snow offa the car since parking it last night.
Of course all the tourists are happy but the folk that live here are keen to see the sun and green hillsides showing their faces. Keen to be able to open those long lost doors to cellars and garages where all the summer toys and such have been in storage. Keen to stop living with the smell of kerosene heaters that have to be run nearly constantly so that the rooftops have enough heat to self shed the ever building snow that threatens to collapse them.
Still no net for me at my residence but hopefully soon, then some more photos of course.
The view is definitely here, and I know you're all beautiful.
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