Tateshina-Genseirin Forest
Daisei Iketani Daisei Iketani

Tateshina-Genseirin Forest

The Tateshina-Genseirin Primeval Forest, located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, is home to ancient trees that have adapted to grow around large boulders left by volcanic activity. Twisted trunks and roots cling to the rugged stones, a testament to the forest's untouched nature and geological history.

Read More
Tateshina-Otaki Waterfall
Daisei Iketani Daisei Iketani

Tateshina-Otaki Waterfall

Tateshina-Otaki Falls in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, cascade over large stones and cliffs, blanketed in lush moss nourished by the cool mist rising from the falls. The mist also feeds the emerald-hued pool below, adding to the tranquil, pristine atmosphere of the scene.

Read More
Tateshina-Otaki Falls
Daisei Iketani Daisei Iketani

Tateshina-Otaki Falls

Tateshina-Otaki Falls in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, cascade over large stones and cliffs, blanketed in lush moss nourished by the cool mist rising from the falls. The mist also feeds the emerald-hued pool below, adding to the tranquil, pristine atmosphere of the scene.

Read More
Autumn’s Arrival
Daisei Iketani Daisei Iketani

Autumn’s Arrival

Along the trail to Tateshina-Otaki Falls in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, the lush moss of the Tateshina-Genserin Primeval Forest blanketed the ground, while a scattering of fallen leaves and clusters of mushrooms emerged here and there, subtly heralding the approach of autumn.

Read More
Red Patina and Chatsubomi Moss
Daisei Iketani Daisei Iketani

Red Patina and Chatsubomi Moss

Situated at an altitude of 1,510 meters, Oshidori-Kakushi Falls lies along the upper reaches of the Shibu River, winding through the scenic Yokoya Gorge in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The falls are famed for their enchanting landscape, where lush foliage and moss-covered boulders thrive in contrast with the surrounding earth, tinged red by the mineral-rich, acidic waters flowing from nearby hot springs.

Read More
Trusty Companion
Daisei Iketani Daisei Iketani

Trusty Companion

My border collie rests peacefully on a moss-covered rock beside the gently cascading Oshidori-Kakushi Falls in Yokoya Gorge, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, captured during the tranquil blue hour of a summer morning.

Read More
View from Meiji Onsen
Daisei Iketani Daisei Iketani

View from Meiji Onsen

Situated at an altitude of 1,510 meters, Oshidori-Kakushi Falls lies along the upper reaches of the Shibu River, winding through the scenic Yokoya Gorge in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The falls are famed for their enchanting landscape, where lush foliage and moss-covered boulders thrive in contrast with the surrounding earth, tinged red by the mineral-rich, acidic waters flowing from nearby hot springs.

Read More
Oshidori-Kakushi Falls
Daisei Iketani Daisei Iketani

Oshidori-Kakushi Falls

Situated at an altitude of 1,510 meters, Oshidori-Kakushi Falls lies along the upper reaches of the Shibu River, winding through the scenic Yokoya Gorge in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The falls are famed for their enchanting landscape, where lush foliage and moss-covered boulders thrive in contrast with the surrounding earth, tinged red by the mineral-rich, acidic waters flowing from nearby hot springs.

Read More
Akiakane Dragonfly
Daisei Iketani Daisei Iketani

Akiakane Dragonfly

An Akiakane dragonfly (Sympetrum frequens), also known as the Autumn darter, perched atop a fence post along the northern shoreline of Mishaka-Ike Pond on a bright summer morning. The dragonfly appeared to be drinking droplets of dew that had gathered on the post.

Read More
Mishaka-Ike Pond Sunrise
Daisei Iketani Daisei Iketani

Mishaka-Ike Pond Sunrise

A calm, pristine, man-made pond in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, surrounded by a mix of evergreen and deciduous trees. The stillness of the water creates a serene, tranquil atmosphere. The pond is nestled in a remote area, offering a peaceful escape into nature's beauty, where the golden-hour light enhances the vibrant treetops of the surrounding woodland.

Read More