On the way to Niigata, I happened to come across a place called Okubo Pond, where I heard that there were skunk cabbages growing, so I decided to stop by. Exploration ▼Okubo Pond Is it just a pond? ▼I thought there might be something in the back, so I walked along a path in the forest. ▼The path was muddy and scary, but I found something that looked like it. I managed to park the car and started exploring! ▼The skunk cabbage...

I heard that there is a mysterious pond on Nakayama Plateau, so I went to check it out. It was already evening, so it was gradually getting dark. Exploring ▼It's a very helpful sign. It seems to have been used as a location for some filming. ▼Rape blossom zone. ▼It's the best season! ▼After walking around, the pond came into view. ▼This is the mysterious pond! ▼It has quite an atmosphere...

I enjoyed spring at Oyako Marsh. Exploration ▼I headed towards the marsh following the familiar signs. ▼There is still snow in the shade. ▼I have never actually climbed Mt. Dokaku before. Maybe I'll try next time. ▼I arrived at the marsh! All the snow in the sun has melted. ▼It's hard to see in the photo, but there are a lot of dogtooth violets growing! ▼The water...

Flowers that bloom in every season are one of the joys of exploring the marshland. Flowers are beautiful even if you don't know their names, but you will want to know the names of the flowers you see. However, it is not easy to look up the names of the many and varied plants. I myself am not an expert on plants, so I research them when I post them on the site. This time, I would like to introduce my study method! How...

When I looked at the email, I saw the words "Marsh Life" in the subject line of an unfamiliar address. I opened it cautiously, thinking it might be spam, and it was an email asking me to post a record of his visit to the Sarobetsu Marsh in Hokkaido on our website! His name was Genya. He visited the Sarobetsu Marsh in June 2023 and was so impressed that he wanted to write an article about it! I would like to thank those who have visited our website...

I went to the source of the Himekawa River in spring. Exploration ▼A large amount of water flows under the remaining snow. ▼The scenery of melting snow and cherry blossoms makes you feel like it's spring. ▼We move forward quickly. ▼The snow has completely melted around here. ▼Anemone cernua ▼Fern ▼No matter when you come here, it's a beautiful sight. Time flows peacefully. ▼A field of ambrosia ▼...

I couldn't find it by searching for the word "marshland," but it seems that irises and Japanese irises are blooming, so I decided to go. Exploration ▼As it is called a natural park, there is a detailed guide map. There seems to be a parking lot and toilets. ▼Wooden sign. It is worn out, but it has a nice atmosphere. ▼The road is unpaved, but it is easy to walk on...

When I visited in early spring, the buds had just started to appear, so I aimed to visit during the best season. Exploration ▼The usual parking lot. Of course, the toilets are also available! ▼It's the best season for Asian skunk cabbage! ▼The Asian skunk cabbage are growing everywhere. ▼The boardwalk is in tatters, probably because of the snow. Be careful not to fall. ▼Baby Asian skunk cabbage...

It's the season for melting snow, so I thought there would be big changes, so I came back. Click here to see the exploration from a week ago! Exploration ▼The snow has melted quite a bit. ▼It seems that no plants have grown yet. ▼There is still a lot of snow on the mountain. If it was a sunny day, it would be a great view! ▼It has a nice marsh feel. Overview of marsh information *1 The ski resort is closed...

The snow has finally started to melt in Hakuba Village, and the beautiful flower season is upon us. Plants sprout here and there, coloring the marshland. It's the best time for people interested in marshland plants! There are still few signs of animals, but the trees are not overgrown, so it's an easy time to observe wild birds. There are few people around, so you can take your time taking photos.