The Mayor of Hakodate (2009)

The snow bugs have arrived. Out in force last night. All cats and dogs were sitting up off the floor this morning, chairs couch and tables all filled. Time to put up curtains and push pieces of rolled-up felt into gaps in the eaves. Pots and garden ornaments into the shed. Green tomatoes into chutney. Busy times. People who live in cold climates have to change their entire households and gardens for winter. Shoes with grip. Tables with heating elements. Water pipes with layers of insulation and easy shut-down mechanisms. Hoes and rakes for snow shovels.