Penketo and Panketo are two lakes located northeast of Lake Akan in Kushiro, Hokkaido. You can see the pristine lakes and marshes that are generally inaccessible. Penketo seen from Sokodai What are Penketo and Panketo? Penketo and Panketo are two lakes located northeast of Lake Akan. The name comes from the Ainu language, Penke-to means upper marsh...

In late June, the snow on Mt. Tateshina was faintly visible in the valleys, but I went to see nature at Gosen-sui Nature Park, a walking trail through a virgin forest that spreads across the middle of Mt. Tateshina at an altitude of 1,830m. Surrounded by coniferous forests such as larch and silver fir, it is home to an abundance of alpine plants and wild birds. In the high altitude areas, there is a subarctic virgin forest, in the middle areas there is a wetland, and in the low altitude areas there is a...

オオサンショウウオは、日本最大の両生類です。 他の両生類とは一線を画する巨大さで人気のある生物です。 オオサンショウウオとは？ 西日本に生息する日本最大の両生類。 最大で150 cmにまでなるが、野生下では50~70 cmほど。 いずれにしても日本最大の両生類であることは間違いないありません。 今回の収穫。日本最大の両...

Once you pass Kofu on the Chuo Line, you can see the peaks of the Southern Alps, reaching 3000m above sea level. Once you pass Fujimi, the mountain range changes to a gentler one. Among them is the Fujimi Kogen Panorama Resort, with Mount Nyukasa at its peak. There is also a gondola that takes you from an altitude of 700m to the plateau at 1700m in one go. The views and seasonal flowers are a...

I arrived in Aomori yesterday and relaxed at a hot spring inn. I immediately went to a nearby marsh, but... Exploration ▼Snow everywhere. I had a bad feeling about this. ▼There seem to be toilets. (For reference next time.) ▼I found a map! It seems to be a 60-minute course in total! ▼When I went to the entrance... As expected, it was closed for the winter! I was suspicious when the large parking lot hadn't been cleared of snow...

It was a long time ago, but I went on a trip to Tohoku during Golden Week. The purpose was to see as many marshes as possible. I especially focused on areas that I don't often have the chance to visit, such as Aomori. Arrival First, I left late at night. My first destination was Sendai. I drove and just kept going. ▼Yunotake PA. ▼When you step on the floor, the weight of the door opens. Amazing...

Genya seems to have been exploring the spring marshes. Although it is in Tokyo, it seems that the area is full of abundant water and nature that grows there! Exploration Long ago, the Tama River meandered repeatedly, and a cliff was formed in the area of Kitatama due to river erosion. It is called the Kokubunji Cliff Line (locals call it "hake"). Along the Kokubunji Cliff Line, there is a 20km long river that flows into the main Tama River, called the Nogawa...

I went to look for Tsuruko Numa in Miyagi Prefecture. Search ▼I arrived at a place that looked like it... ▼Is it on this side? ▼I can't quite see it... ▼I went a little further in, but I still couldn't see it. ▼There was a sign saying to take your trash home. Does that mean people come here and there? It doesn't seem to be a hiking trail...

I visited Sashimaki Marsh in Iwate Prefecture. Exploration ▼A large parking lot. It seems like a lot of people come here. ▼Donation box. If you want to preserve this scenery for the future, I think it's better to put in even a little bit. ▼Temporary toilets are also set up this season. Amazing! ▼The Asian skunk cabbage has grown larger overall, and although it's a little out of season...

This is a natural park in Saitama. There are ponds and forests scattered throughout the park, attracting many birds. There are also many open spaces, so you can enjoy a picnic. Attractions Scenery ▼There are paths for walking and cycling. ▼There are watering holes and forests, attracting birds. ▼You can hear the calls of various birds from the forest. ▼You can also have a picnic if you bring a sheet. Knowledge Environment ▼Public...