Talking about Azumino

Mr.Kawasaki's painting and a message of thanks for The Mother's Day

In February, it was abnormally warm in Azumino. In March and April, however, we were surprised by a very unseasonal cold spell in early spring. Then, all of a sudden the cherry blossoms at ground level bloomed and real spring arrived.

I want to introduce you to a splendid picture which so vividly depicts the spring in Azumino. It is "the Alps and the tulip" which was drawn by Mr. Mitsutaka Kawasaki, a painter who is resident here in Ikeda Machi.

Mr.Kawasaki is from Saitama Pref. He continued to draw pictures while he traveled around many places in Japan,.And he further improved his original style of painting by his experiences in Europe and India. We are irresistibly attracted by the delicate colors and unique composition of his paintings. He currently resides in Hirotsu Ikeda Machi Kitazumi-gun, Nagano Pref.

(At Shinya Shoten shop(http://www.shinya.biz), we made a card of this "Alps and tulip" with Mr. Kawasaki's consent. And we arranged it such that there was an attached message which was served as a "Mother's Day" card. We are waiting for your order of the Japanese Sake which will include a  free complementary "Mother's Day" card. )

         

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Where is Azumino?

Where is Azumino?

A part of Nagano Pref. in Japan is called "Azumino". Nagano is a mountainous country which is located in the central region of Japan. Beyond the north of Matsumoto City and at the eastern foot of the Japan Alps, there is an extension of the most lush and fertile rice fields in Japan. This area is the site of Azumino.

Nagano is also called as "Shinshu". I was born in the Shinshu-Azumino . I'm very proud of my birthplace. Then, I would like to introduce you to this splendid area of Azumino.

In spring, green rice paddy fields are beautifully contrasted with the remaining snow of high mountains. Oh! it's just like a lovely wide picturesque landscape on a grand scale. In summer, many climbers ascend the mountains to take in beautiful views and enjoy dynamic and thrilling moutainous treks. In Autumn, people who visit here enjoy fine sceneries of mountains with leaves that have beautifully been transformed into an array of tints of yellow, red, or orange and auburn. In winter, northern Azumino turns to a ski paradise. Skiers and snowboarders enjoy the fine texture of the abundant snow and the extended range of numerous ski slopes of excellent quality.

Every year and every season, many tourists visit here in Azumino for its comfortable environment and good hospitality.