I am Kubota, an Adan staff member.
We recently took a day off for our wedding anniversary and went to Nagano.
Although we had heard the news about the lack of snow due to the mild winter, there was plenty of snow on the ski slopes in Hakuba.
I heard that it was still less than usual, but it snowed during my stay, so I was happy to play with the fluffy snow the next day.
Now, the photo above was taken from the lift, and there were many non-human footprints that made me wonder what kind of animal it was.
I am sure those who know better can tell the difference.
I heard that there are antelopes in this area, and I looked around in the trees hoping to somehow see one, but I could not find one,
As we got off the lift and descended, we found another set of animal tracks right there.
This distinctive footprint appears to be that of a rabbit.
But still, you really do move around by jumping rabbits, don't you?
Seeing it this close up makes me want to follow in its footsteps.
Incidentally, the Hakuba ski resort has a tree run, which is an untouched zone off the course that is open for skiing.
I'm a complete beginner, so I can't even touch it, but it seems that many people who come here for powder snow are going there.
I will practice with the goal of someday being able to follow rabbit trails.
Although we did not see any animals this time, I would like to introduce some animal motif jewelry at the end of the exhibition.
It will be a personal antique brooch and is said to be from the 1800s Victorian era.
When we looked into what kind of period it was, we found that it was a time when labor began to be mechanized and women gradually began to advance in society.
Smaller jewelry that did not interfere with her work attire was popular.
Now, of course, we don't know who owned it, but it makes us feel a little taller to imagine that it might have been worn to accompany him or her to work.
Antique jewelry is interesting. I would like to learn a little about it this year.
