Beyond the Summer Sky

The blue skies have continued for weeks, long before the rainy season came to an end.

Clear days bring vibrant green fields, deep blue skies, and beautiful nights filled with stars.

They are part of what makes summer here so special.

But after many days without rain, the rice fields and vegetable gardens begin to wait quietly for water.

At last, rain is in the forecast.

It will cool the air, refresh the earth, and gently prepare the fields for the next stage of summer.

Soon after the rain, the rice plants will begin to bloom.

Tiny white flowers appear for only a short time, quietly hidden among the green stalks. They are easy to miss, yet they mark one of the most important moments in the life of a rice plant.

If you're staying at Kakurekura around this time, you might catch a glimpse of these tiny flowers as you look across the fields.

Some of the most beautiful moments in the countryside are the ones you never expected to find.