Rest Stop Border
My border collie, Dale-chan, taking a cheerful break at a roadside rest area along Route 134, about 400 meters (1,300 feet) west of Zushi Beach in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Surrounded by potted succulents and a friendly Farmer’s Market sign, Dale-chan enjoyed the moment in the cool autumn breeze.
Highland Pine Trees
The pastures at Makiba Park stretch across sweeping green fields, dotted with majestic pine trees that stand tall against a backdrop of verdant mountain ranges. This tranquil, panoramic landscape invites visitors to pause, breathe deeply, and savor the serene beauty of the highlands.
Highland Cattle Pasture
A vast pasture bordered by woodlands with verdant mountain ranges in the background. Afternoon light breaks through cumulus clouds, illuminating parts of the landscape while other areas are shadowed. Herds of cattle graze in the distance at the pasture's edge.
Makiba Park’s Lush Pastures
Nestled atop a 1,400-meter (4,600 ft) plateau in Yamanashi Prefecture’s Southern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group, Makiba Park offers visitors a tranquil escape. Here, sheep graze peacefully against a backdrop of lush greenery, inviting guests to enjoy the serene landscape and panoramic views.
Makiba Park
Makiba Park, a picturesque ranch atop a 1,400-meter (4,600 ft) plateau in the Southern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, offers visitors the chance to pet friendly farm animals and immerse themselves in sweeping, panoramic views of lush landscapes and distant mountains.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.