Blue Silhouette of Mt. Fuji
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Blue Silhouette of Mt. Fuji

In the serene dawn light, the sun paints a chilly shadow on the western face of Mt. Fuji, draped in a pristine coat of snow, as it towers majestically over Lake Tanuki in Shizuoka Prefecture. Captivating me was the interplay of the warm, gleaming sunlight dancing upon the lake's surface, juxtaposed against the frigid, deep-blue hues of Mt. Fuji's western slope, eloquently conveying the contrasting temperatures at play.

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Lake Tanuki at Dawn
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Lake Tanuki at Dawn

During the early morning hours, Lake Tanuki near Mt. Fuji in Japan undergoes a metamorphosis. Enveloped in a gentle mist rising from its surface, the lake becomes a canvas of light and shadow during the dawn hours.

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Ooka-Gawa River, Port of Yokohama
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Ooka-Gawa River, Port of Yokohama

The Yokohama waterfront skyline boasts a plethora of stunning skyscrapers, providing visitors with diverse shopping and dining options suitable for any taste and budget. Explore the waterfront through various tours, including the Sky Duck amphibious bus, offering panoramic views from both land and sea. Additionally, the Air Cabin ropeway takes you high above the waterways in the Port of Yokohama, providing breathtaking panoramic views.

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Ashinoko Skyline
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Ashinoko Skyline

The Shakushi-toge Pass, situated along the Ashinoko Skyline in Mt. Hakone, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, provides an enthralling journey through a sequence of sweeping curves, delivering an exhilarating drive complemented by captivating vistas of Mt. Fuji and melody roads.

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Koriga-Ike Pond, Izu Peninsula
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Koriga-Ike Pond, Izu Peninsula

Koriga-Ike Pond, shaped over thousands of years by seismic activity along the Tanna Fault, provides a picturesque pause for travelers along the Izu Skyline. This well-frequented toll road winds through the mountain ridges of the Izu Peninsula, situated approximately 120 km southwest of central Tokyo, Japan.

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Border Collie and Mt. Fuji
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Border Collie and Mt. Fuji

A snow-capped Mt. Fuji provides a nice backdrop to a portrait of my border collie as we take a break at a small rest area on the side of the Izu Skyline toll road near the mountain ridges of Izu Peninsula, Japan.

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Izu Skyline, Shizuoka Pref.
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Izu Skyline, Shizuoka Pref.

Slow moving clouds sweeping high above the snow-capped peak of Mt. Fuji as seen from the Izu Skyline along the mountain ridgeline of the Izu Peninsula, Japan.

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Border Collie Bliss: Exploring Kawazu River
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Border Collie Bliss: Exploring Kawazu River

My border collie is a huge fan of coastal waves, mud puddles, and lazily flowing rivers. Kawazu River was the highlight of her visit while her human was more focused on the surrounding Kawazu-zakura cherry blossoms!

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Kawazu Cherry Blossoms
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Kawazu Cherry Blossoms

Explore the enchanting beauty of Kawazu-Zakura's unexpectedly early cherry blossoms through vivid photographs and detailed travel tips, capturing the essence of the 2024 festival.

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Imaihama Beach, Izu Peninsula
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Imaihama Beach, Izu Peninsula

Embark on a journey through Imaihama Beachfront, discovering the historic allure of Imai-So and its connections to literary icon Yukio Mishima, while savoring the natural beauty of the Imaihama Beach and cherry blossoms during the Kawazu-zakura Cherry Blossom Festival.

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