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Breathless from the climb, Miyama Kirishima adorns the early summer landscape of the Mt. Kuju Range. It feels so good!
Location: Hoshiozaki, Kusu District, Oita Prefecture
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In the sweltering heat of the rainy season, I was drawn down into the valley by the sound of the clear stream and a cool breeze. Upon reaching the valley floor, I found myself in another world!
Before me lay a fantastical landscape!
At the information center at the valley entrance, I was informed that "Due to fallen trees and safety concerns, access to the upstream area leading to the Chockstone is currently prohibited." It was a bit disappointing, but there's always next time!!
Location: Oita Prefecture, Yufu City
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In search of the fresh leaves of May, I visited the tea-producing area of Ono, the Fujigouchi Tea Garden.
If you listen closely, you can hear a singing voice from somewhere…
"As summer approaches, on the 88th night, young leaves flourish in the fields and mountains. Is that tea being harvested over there? Wearing a red and white checkered apron and a hat made of bulrushes."
Location: Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
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Wisteria Rain
It's an umbrella, you know ( ´艸`)
Location: Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
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This is the Paperbush grove in Mushiidani, Akitakata City.
The valley is completely covered with Paperbush, making it feel as if surrounded by a swarm of fireflies.
Location: Hiroshima Prefecture, Akitakata City
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From the volcanic lake circuit in Kirishima, you can see MtKarakunidake.
The autumn foliage and the fluffy, wool‑like slopes were beautiful.
Location: Ebino City, Miyazaki Prefecture
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Autumn in the Enchanted Forest
The bright red fall foliage of the bald cypress (rakushou) blazes on the surface of Lake Ejio.
The scene feels dreamlike, as if you’ve wandered into a mysterious land.
Photo location: Lake Ejio, Sanyoonoda City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
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Ryosokuji Temple, known as the Maple Temple, is a famous spot for autumn leaves.
About 150 maple trees line the approach from the main gate and throughout the temple grounds, their vivid crimson coloring the temple.
Location of photography: Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
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Rokkanon-Miike Pond is a cobalt-blue volcanic lake in Kirishima, said to be the most beautiful there.
The trees reflected on the water looked like they were on fire, creating an indescribable beauty.
In the third year of Tentoku, a monk named Seisho (Shoku) visited to train. While reciting the Lotus Sutra by the shore, a white-haired old man appeared and said, "I am Yamato Takeru, and I live on this mountain as a swan." Seisho carved six Kannon statues and built a shrine by the pond to enshrine them.
When he turned around, there stood the white-haired old man…!!!
Photographed in Ebino City, Miyazaki Prefecture.
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I visited the famed Toohoku peak MtAdatara (1,700 m).
From the Okudake Trailhead I took the ropeway to the Summit Station, passed MtYakushi (1,322 m), and reached the summit of MtAdatara. I was moved by the stark volcanic landscape of the explosion crater (Numanodaira Crater), then continued to Mount Yahazu (1,673 m) and enjoyed autumn colors painting the slopes of MtTetsu (1,709 m).
Location: Nihommatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture
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