Hills with gentle curves. The colorful flowers planted in strips are as bright as paints such as red and yellow centered on purple of lavender. And the background is forest green and blue sky. This is Furano in Hokkaido. Although there are a number of tourist spots in Japan with flowers, Furano's lavender field is one of the most famous spots for summer flowers. And when it … [Read more...] about Farm Tomita, Hokkaido
Nature
Kayabuki no Sato, Kyoto
Miyama-cho, Tamba is about an hour's drive from Kyoto city, which is crowded with temples and shrines and Kyoto Tower. Miyama, located in Nantan City in the northern part of Kyoto, is a quiet village surrounded by beautiful mountains. There are many photogenic tourist spots such as “Kayabuki-no-sato” with houses with thatched roofs, and restaurants and shopping spots that use … [Read more...] about Kayabuki no Sato, Kyoto
Mt. Daisetsuzan, Hokkaido
Mt. Daisetsuzan. This place is called “Kamuimintara”, which means “the garden where the gods play” for the Ainu people living in Hokkaido for a long time. There is a majestic nature, full of mysterious powers that attract gods. Mt. Daisetsuzan is not the name of a single mountain, but a generic name for 2000-meter-class volcanic groups that run in the center of Hokkaido. It … [Read more...] about Mt. Daisetsuzan, Hokkaido
Nokonoshima Island, Fukuoka
500,000 cosmos swaying in the wind, blue clear sea and wide sky in the back. One of the best autumn scenery in Fukuoka is the “Nokonoshima Island” cosmos landscape. Of course, there is a lot to see on the remote island, Nokonoshima Island, as well as pretty cosmos. Nokonoshima Island, about 12 kilometers along the coast, is a leisure destination that is easily accessible from … [Read more...] about Nokonoshima Island, Fukuoka
Kumoba Pond, Nagano
Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture is known as a summer resort for people in the metropolitan area, and a city to enjoy nature away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Kumoba Pond is also known as a recommended spot for autumn leaves in Karuizawa. It is a pond near the roundabout in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture. It is also called “Omizubata” or “Swan Lake” by locals. Located … [Read more...] about Kumoba Pond, Nagano
Senganmon (Natural Stone Gate), Shizuoka
Senganmon (Natural Stone Gate) is located in Kumomi (Nishiizu area), Matsuzaki-cho, Shizuoka Prefecture, and is a rock with a submarine volcano appearing on the ground. In the basement of the volcano, there is a magma passage where magma passes from deep underground. The magma path that has risen due to crustal movements and appears on the surface is called the “volcanic root”. … [Read more...] about Senganmon (Natural Stone Gate), Shizuoka
Yonaha Maehama Beach, Okinawa
"Yonaha Maehama Beach" in Miyakojima, Okinawa, where a superb view beach called "the greatest natural resources in the East" spreads out. The pure white sandy beach and the greenish blue sea color and the view from the beach are truly spectacular. Yonaha Maehama Beach is located in Miyako Island with beautiful sea, and its beauty is overwhelming. This is the most beautiful … [Read more...] about Yonaha Maehama Beach, Okinawa
Shirogane Aoiike (the blue pond of Shirogane), Hokkaido
The blue pond of Shirogane in Biei-cho, Hokkaido is a famous tourist attraction around Asahikawa alongside Lavender in Furano and Asahiyama Zoo. Adopted as an iPhone wallpaper, it is well known and popular all over the world, and congestion and traffic jams occur on weekends and holidays. The reason for the blue color is due to the scattering of sunlight, so the difference in … [Read more...] about Shirogane Aoiike (the blue pond of Shirogane), Hokkaido
Mt. Takao, Tokyo
Mt. Takao is located in Hachioji City, Tokyo. The annual number of climbers is about 3 million, the highest in the world. In addition to its natural charm, it also has a well-developed mountain trail and a tourist facility that extends from the foothills to the summit. “Mt. Takao” in Hachioji City, Tokyo, is one of the representative mountains in Tokyo that can be reached by … [Read more...] about Mt. Takao, Tokyo
Nagatoro River Boating, Saitama
Nagatoromachi, located in Chichibu-gun, northwestern Saitama Prefecture, is a valley town surrounded by mountains. Around the town are Mt. Fudo, Mt. Jinmi and Mt. Hodo. Arakawa flows through the center of the town. "Nagatoro River Boating" is a popular tourist attraction in Nagatoro-cho where nature is rich. You can experience the powerful boat ride while enjoying the superb … [Read more...] about Nagatoro River Boating, Saitama