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At the Akagi Kogen Service Area on the downbound side of the Kanetsu Expressway, there is a park behind the shops. In spring, there are spots where tulips and other flowers are planted.
On clear days, you can see the snow-capped Mt. Komagatake and Mt. Hotaka.
While walking in the park, I spotted the snow-covered Mt. Komagatake between the red and white cherry blossoms.
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![[Image1]Nogi Hofmann Hall, located in Nogimachi, Tochigi Prefecture, is designated as an Important Cultural](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/dd7be17adc00db7b55ed16941c6a81a772ebb242.jpg)
Nogi Hofmann Hall, located in Nogimachi, Tochigi Prefecture, is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan and is a place where visitors can observe a brick kiln.
Next to it, a row of dawn redwoods continues. In the evening, it is illuminated, offering a wonderful view.
I was moved when the pathway turned red with fallen leaves.
I believe it is a hidden gem that is not widely known.
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The weeping cherry blossoms in Kamihocchimachi, Numata City, Gunma Prefecture. They are located on a mound, with a Jizo statue at the base, and in the background, you can see the remaining snow on Joshu Hotaka Mountain. This is one of my favorite photography spots. The weeping cherry blossom, known as Hatsuchi no Jizo Zakura, is in full bloom. On a clear day, the Jizo statue served as a model for my photos. The parking area is small, making it a landscape in the satoyama that I wish to cherish.
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Thank you very much for your application to the "33rd COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest – Spring in Japan."
We sincerely congratulate you on being selected as an excellent entry among many submissions.
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This photograph captures the "Hatsuchi Weeping Cherry Tree" blooming in Kamihocchimachi, Numata City, under a clear blue sky. The fully bloomed weeping cherry tree, spreading its branches from atop a mound, seems to quietly watch over the spring of the satoyama (village forest), with the red figure of the Jizo statue at its base adding a gentle warmth to the scenery.
In the background, you can also sense the presence of Mt. Joshu Hotaka, leaving a lasting impression of the spring landscape, where nature, faith, and daily life unique to Numata City come together.
This excellent entry not only showcases the splendor of a tourist destination but also embodies the charm of a cherry blossom spot that the local people have cherished and protected, making you want to visit the weeping cherry trees in Gunma Prefecture, the Hatsuchi Weeping Cherry Tree, and the satoyama scenery of Numata City.This text has been automatically translated.
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I took photos at Ashikaga Flower Park in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, which is famous for its wisteria flowers and illuminations. Ashikaga Flower Park offers various flowers throughout the seasons, including roses, water lilies, and tulips, all of which bloom beautifully on a grand scale. Although it had rained until the morning, the weather cleared up, allowing me to see droplets on the early-blooming tulips, truly capturing the essence of spring.
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I took this photo at the Akagi Kogen Service Area on the Kan-etsu Expressway. I happened to stop by and was able to see the beautiful Joshu Hotakayama and Komagatake with their remaining snow. I included the cherry blossoms that were blooming at the service area in the shot. It turned out to be a photo that captures the feeling of "the arrival of spring."
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A Yoshi burning event heralding spring took place in Oramachi, Tatebayashi City, Gunma Prefecture. The Yoshi burning at Tatara Swamp is impressive as it can be viewed up close. We felt the heat of the flames while capturing photos, covered in soot. Tatara Swamp is also famous as a stopover for swans, but this year, perhaps due to the warm weather, there were hardly any swans present. However, egrets, ducks, and weasels were seen scurrying around.
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This was photographed at Hinode Bridge on the Biei River in Biei, Hokkaido. On a subzero morning I went to capture the sunrise, and in the cold so intense that even batteries stopped working, I saw others waiting for the sunrise besides myself.
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The illumination of the World Heritage site Shirakawago is held only a few times a year. Lately it has become hard to get reservations, and even when you can, finding heavy snow is rare. I managed to go there twice to shoot: the first time there was almost no snow. The second time, however, I succeeded in photographing Shirakawago in such heavy snowfall that walking was difficult. I take landscape photos with gratitude for those encounters.
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I went to Oshino Village in Yamanashi Prefecture for a photo shoot one early morning in February. The sky was clear, and I was able to see the magnificent Mount Fuji. The temperature was below freezing; there was no snow, but a white frost covered the ground. Corn cobs were hung out to dry and gleamed in the morning sun, so I took a shot with Mount Fuji in the background. Japan’s number one Mount Fuji shone brilliantly.
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