I used to hate the cold, but Hokkaido has shown me scenery like this, and now I've fallen in love with winter.

Quoted from @emin_kiss's post

The post was made by photographer Emi Kikuchi. The four photos, all conveying a sense of transparency and delicacy that evokes the winter cold, have captured the hearts of many. The post has been viewed over 35,000 times, with users commenting, "The snowscapes of Hokkaido are too beautiful," "It makes me want to move there," and "Truly wonderful photos."

Hokkaido Landscapes as Captured by Emi Kikuchi

Emi Kikuchi moved from Nagasaki to Hokkaido in 2018. After moving, she was captivated by the magnificent nature and took up photography. "Hokkaido made me a photographer," she says. She mentions that she clicks the shutter with a sense of gratitude towards her husband and three children in her daily shoots.

A shot from Kutchan Town. The photo introduced at the beginning was taken at Sunayu, Lake Kussharo.

"While every season in Hokkaido is charming, the winter scenery is especially thrilling," Emi told us. Even after six years of living in Hokkaido, her heart still leaps with excitement every time it snows.

Frost flowers at Lake Utonai

"Hokkaido's Nature Moves the Hearts of Those Who See It"

Jewelry ice at the mouth of the Saru River in Hidaka Town

"The scenery you can see in the harsh environment of the severe cold is beautiful enough to make you feel like you're on another planet. The nature of Hokkaido, along with its severity, moves people's hearts." Currently working as a freelancer, Emi Kikuchi captures wonderful photos of Hokkaido and shares her work on social media. There's no doubt that experiencing her works, which reflect her unique perspective, will make you love Hokkaido even more.