Hokkaido's summer is adorable.

Photo courtesy of @noco3n_com

The photo captures a scene where vibrant flowers, the gradation of the hills, the sky, clouds, and even the buildings in the background all come together as one. This single image, symbolic of summer in Biei, Hokkaido, has garnered many comments on social media like "It's like a scene from a picture book" and "So colorful," with many people resonating with the "adorableness" expressed in the photo.

"A Truly Hokkaido-like Landscape," says photographer noco, who specializes in flower photography.

Beautiful scenery of Biei captured by noco

The location is "Shikisai-no-oka," a place in Biei, Hokkaido, known for its beautiful flower fields. The photographer behind this shot is noco, who primarily focuses on flower photography. "The moment I saw this view, I felt it was a 'truly Hokkaido-like landscape,'" says noco. She recalls being mesmerized for a while by the beauty of the magnificent scenery, where a vast hilly area stretches beyond the expansive flower fields.

Receiving International Acclaim: noco's Flower-centric Photographs

noco's work is captivating for its vibrant use of color and unique textural expression, with flowers as the main subject. Her photos have been gaining attention, mainly on social media, and she says that in recent years, the response from overseas has been increasing.

Biei, the "Town of Hills," Beautiful Everywhere You Look

Finally, noco described her stay in Biei: "After leaving Shikisai-no-oka and driving, a landscape like a European farming village unfolded before me. Just driving was so much fun."

Biei is a "town of hills" where every corner is picturesque. From vast flower fields to rolling hills, wonderful scenery is everywhere. This summer, why not visit Biei to experience this "adorable scenery" for yourself?