I visited Fuyushi Marsh in Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture. When I visited in July 2021, the undergrowth was thick and horseflies were flying around, making it impossible to explore. This time, I was able to see a completely different landscape. Exploration Heading to Fuyushi Marsh. Apparently, there's also a place called "warabi no sato" (a village of bracken). It would be great to make tempura out of it. Apparently, they had recently been burning the bracken. The marsh...

I visited Kurosawa Marsh in Tokushima Prefecture, Shikoku. While I was tempted to pronounce Kurosawa as "Kurosawa," it's actually pronounced "Kurozou." It's the only Shikoku marsh designated as one of Japan's 500 Important Wetlands by the Ministry of the Environment, highlighting its importance. The parking lot was very spacious. Perhaps because it was off-season, there were only a few cars parked there. There were also some very clean restrooms...

Mount Hiuchi, the highest peak of the Kubiki Sanzan mountain range, is located within Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park and is home to several marshes. The marshes create a unique landscape, making for a truly unique hiking experience. The three main attractions on Mount Hiuchi are Takaya Pond, Tengu Garden, and the summit. Each is equally beautiful and difficult to choose. While the climb is challenging, the scenery is well worth it. August...

I was attracted by the name Dragonfly Nature Park, so I decided to visit. There was a dragonfly sanctuary and a facility where you can learn about dragonflies. Exploration The opening hours are 9:00-17:00. I made it just in time. Dragonfly Garden Facility. You can learn about dragonflies from all over the world, as well as Japan. I wandered around the garden. It has been operated as a sanctuary for a long time...

7:30 on the 18th, Happodai trailhead, more than 10 cars, surprisingly many climbers despite it being a weekday. On the way here, I noticed a bear warning sign, but the bears are probably shy and won't come out onto the trail. When I started walking, the leaves were still green. Happodai trailhead. The beginning of autumn leaves. After about 30 minutes of climbing, I came to the remains of Nakanoyu. The building is dilapidated, but hot water still comes out. The remains of Nakanoyu. ...

This time, I went to Mt. Hiuchi in Myoko Kogen. In addition to the marshes such as Imori Pond and Numanohara Marsh, Myoko Kogen is also rich in mountains such as Mt. Myoko and Mt. Kurohime. When I climbed Mt. Myoko before, I could see Tengu's Garden from the top, and I wanted to go there someday. It seems to be famous for its autumn leaves, but I decided to climb it because I thought the lush marshland in summer would be nice too...

I have visited Hachimantai twice in the past for general sightseeing purposes. Compared to before, transportation has improved dramatically, but it is not an easy place to get to, so I had to look around a lot. Preface The summit of Hachimantai is located at an altitude of 1,613 m and is one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan. When I opened the pamphlet, it seemed to be an active volcano that erupted 6,000 years ago. It is mainly composed of andesite and basalt immersed rocks...

The giant salamander is the largest amphibian in Japan. It is a popular creature because of its huge size, which sets it apart from other amphibians. What is a giant salamander? It is the largest amphibian in Japan, living in western Japan. It can grow up to 150 cm, but in the wild it is about 50-70 cm. Either way, there is no doubt that it is the largest amphibian in Japan. This time's catch. The largest amphibian in Japan...

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...