Fire in the Snow
Late March during spring break.
Just when it seemed to be warming up, Nishiokoppe Village experienced unsettled weather, feeling a bit chilly with snow flurries in the sky.

Still, the children who gathered despite the cold
built bonfires and played in the snow, showing lively energy.

The children started the bonfires themselves.
They practiced using matches and thought about how to arrange the wood so it would catch fire easily.

Once the bonfire was burning well,
the smoke completely hid the faces of those standing on the far side.

Beside the fire,
adults and children alike engaged in a wholehearted snowball fight.

The roasted sweet potatoes turned out warm and delicious.

The season when you can see both snow and bonfires
may be coming to an end soon.

#Nishiokoppe Village
#Hokkaido
#winter #snow #spring break
#bonfire #roasted sweet potatoes
#snowball fight