I went to Imori Pond on a clear summer morning. Imori Pond is a small pond in Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture. The reflection of Mt. Myoko on the water surface was spectacular. Scenery ▼You can see Mt. Myoko from Imori Pond. It was a clear early morning, so I was able to take some great photos. ▼Looking closely, I could see the water lilies blooming. They weren't in full bloom, but they were still cute. ▼The entire pond was covered in water lilies...

I took a walk around Hachimantai on August 4, 2019. Despite the harsh winters, the area is full of powerful life in the summer. A divine green shines under the blue sky. Scenery ▼Let's start exploring right away! ▼The road leading to Akita. It looks like it would be nice to drive through it. ▼Hachimantai is an alpine marshland that spreads around the 1,613m peak. You can drive almost to the peak...

Imori Pond is a large artificial pond in Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture. There are marshes around the pond, which are habitats for a variety of plants and animals. In spring, you can enjoy skunk cabbage and Japanese quince, and in autumn, you can enjoy autumn leaves. Touring the marshes Late April ▼Snow still remains on Mt. Myoko. ▼A field of Asian skunk cabbage blooming. https://www.wetlandjapan.com/220424imorii...

Takigashira Marsh is an artificial marsh in Aga Town, Niigata Prefecture. Although it is an artificial marsh, its fertility is comparable to that of a natural marsh. Rather, it is a place where you can enjoy the richness of well-managed nature. Touring the marsh Early June ▼It is an attractive place with a marsh-like atmosphere that makes it hard to believe it is artificial. In early spring, Iris arvensis and Hemerocallis daylilies bloom in abundance. ▼Hemerocallis daylilies ...

Hachimantai, located in Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture, is an alpine marsh dotted with swamps and ponds. While the winters are harsh, in summer you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of lush green trees. The marsh is astounding in its sheer size. Visit the marsh in early August ▼The scenery from the mountaintop isn't that great, so the marsh area is the main focus. ▼In summer, it's colored with blue and green. ▼Hachimantai...