Poem of Earth and Light ― Biei’s Hills and Blue Landscapes

Biei Town in Hokkaido is renowned for the beautiful patterns woven by its rolling hills and farmland. In spring, the plowing of fields that begins after the snow melts resembles a painting on canvas. Lines carved by light and shadow flow across the earth, while the lingering snow on the Tokachi-dake mountain range glows quietly in the distance. It is a landscape that evokes the “breath of the earth,” unique to this season.

The hills weave a harmony of colors

Hills of varying sizes overlap, each displaying distinct hues. The landscape woven from shades of green, reddish-brown, and varying shadows expresses the patchwork beauty of Biei’s earth, like a painting. (PENTAX 67)

Hay Art and the Hills of Biei

In one corner of the field stands a humorous figure made of hay, set against a backdrop of beautifully curved plowed fields and the Daisetsuzan mountain range. This image captures the charm of Biei, where playful whimsy coexists with majestic nature. (PENTAX 67)

The Path to Daisetsuzan Led by Ridges

Neatly arranged ridges stretch out toward the distant mountain range, while behind them the snow-capped Daisetsuzan range stands majestically. This is a quintessential view of Biei, where human creation and nature harmonize beautifully. (PENTAX 67)