Penny Lane
Warm amber streetlights glow against rain-wet benches at Penny Lane Bakery, a Beatles-themed retreat in the highlands of Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, during a gentle summer rain.
Aoki Villa Allée
A long, shaded lane lined with tall, old cedar trees leads to a white, German-inspired historic villa in Tochigi, Japan. Bright red scarlet sage flowers and lush green foliage frame the entrance, with sunlight filtering through the trees onto the gravel path.
Aoki Villa
German-inspired villa built in 1888 in Tochigi, Japan, commissioned by Viscount Aoki, one of Japan’s first overseas ambassadors. Now a designated historic landmark, the residence attracts wedding photographers and tourists interested in the lifestyle and architecture of Meiji-era aristocrats.
Doryū Falls
Doryū Falls (吐竜の滝・Doryū-no-Taki) cascades gently through moss-covered rocks along the Kawamata River in the Yatsugatake Highlands of Hokuto, Yamanashi, Japan, where underground spring water emerges from the mountain slopes to form thin, silky streams resembling a dragon’s breath.
Peaceful Grazing
A horse peacefully grazing on lush summer meadows in the Japanese highlands of Yamanashi Prefecture at Whanau Stable.
Gosensui-Shizen'en
A butterfly with striking brown, white, and blue wings feeds on wildflowers at the Gosensui-Shizen'en Park in Nagano, Japan, highlighted by warm backlight against a dark forest backdrop.
Rare Shorthorns
A Japanese Shorthorn cow grazes on the grassy highland plateau extending from Mt. Tateshina, with the city of Saku visible about 20 km (12 mi) to the northeast beneath a summer haze.
Kirigamine Fujimidai
Beautiful summer landscape in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, with panoramic views of lush green highlands, rolling hills, and open grasslands. A peaceful rural scene capturing the natural beauty of Japan’s countryside.
Mt. Mitsumine
Panoramic view of lush green highlands in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, with rolling hills and open grassland under a clear summer sky. A tranquil rural landscape highlighting the natural beauty of the Japanese countryside.
Kirigamine Highland
A panoramic view of a lush green highland moor in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, with rolling hills, open grassland, and a moor with wildflowers under a clear summer sky. A tranquil rural landscape showcasing the natural beauty of the Japanese countryside.