Please visit Azumino City and experience its charm.
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February 4th
A snow moon two days late and MtJonen
This morning in Azumino the sky was perfectly clear
The moon setting behind MtJonen
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February 3rd
In the morning, snowflakes drifted over Azumino
The sky cleared and the Northern Alps stretched into the distance as far as Hakuba
The OitoLine runs toward Hakuba
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The Karasukawa flows through Nagano Prefecture's Karasugawa Valley Green Space
It carries snowmelt from Mt. Jonen in the Northern Alps
As it flows, it nourishes Azumino
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Ariakeyama Shrine sits on the foothills of the Northern Alps, venerating Mt. Ariake as its sacred mountain and serving as a village shrine rooted in mountain worship.
It is also famous as a power spot.
The Yumeimon Gate, adorned with carvings of the twelve zodiac animals, is splendid and designated as a tangible cultural property.
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January 26th
Azumino was broadly clear today
The Northern Alps, thickly capped with snow, could be seen
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January 26th
Azumino the day after it snowed
The western foothills of the Northern Alps had accumulated snow, but the eastern side was only lightly dusted
I looked out over Azumino from the summit of Mount Nagamine
The summit had less snow than I had expected
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January 11th
MtJonen summit sending up plumes of drifting snow
Around noon today a trough of low pressure began passing over Azumino, turning a calm morning into fierce winds…
The ridgeline of the Northern Alps visible from Azumino also turned white as snow plumes rose.
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Morgenrot over the Northern Alps
Scenery to behold in Azumino during winter
Azumino, a town that makes you love mornings—this view is the best!!
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A runway-like single road leading to MtJonen
With its pyramidal shape, this beautiful peak is Azumino’s symbol!!
A Northern Alps mountain that is unmistakable when viewed from Azumino
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January 6th
This morning in Azumino is clear and sharply cold
Last night’s snowfall lightly dusted the countryside white
The Northern Alps, lit by the morning sun, look magnificent!!
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