Landscape Photography in Japan
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Oshidori-Kakushi Taki: a multi-tiered waterfall cascading gently over moss-covered rocks in Nagano, Japan
Kawazu cherry blossoms along the banks of Kawazu River in the town of Kawazu on the eastern coast of Izu Peninsula, Japan.
Scarf of Soft Clouds Enveloping Mt. Fuji
Narusawa Village on Northern Slope of Mt. Fuji
Momiji Autumnal Leaves & Mt. Fuji
Lake Ashinoko & Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture
Ancient Highway Giants, Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture
Snow-capped Mt. Fuji as seen from peak Mt. Tonodake, Kanagawa Prefecture
Mt. Fuji Towers above Ashinoko Lake, Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture
Stewartia Monadelpha Tree on Mt. Banjirodake, Shizuoka Prefecture
Okutama Lake, Tokyo
Okutama Lake, Tokyo
Mt. Fuji, Miho-no-Matsubara, Shizuoka Prefecture
A close-up of a textured tree trunk among vibrant red flowers on the forest floor.
n this captivating vista, the railway bridge divides the scene – the southwestern section to the right, and the northeastern expanse to the left. Standing tall in the midst of this panorama is the unmanned Okuoikojo Station and a simple cafe, perched above the glistening lake giving the illusion of an island.
Hiking path on the Toke Trail surrounded by towering Japanese cedars (sugi) with a lone beech tree. This serene trail is located in Okutama, where the mountain slopes contribute to the primary headwaters of the Tama River.
A surreal view of Lake Ashi (Ashinoko), captured from the southeastern shore in Hakone, Japan, looking northwest. This late-afternoon shot was achieved using a 10-stop ND filter and a circular polarizer (CP) filter, creating the smooth, glass-like surface of the water and the soft, textured motion of the clouds.
A calm, pristine, man-made pond in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, surrounded by a mix of evergreen and deciduous trees, reflecting perfectly on the glass-like surface. 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 blue-hour light enhances the vibrant greens and creates a mirror-like reflection of the surrounding forest.
Nestled within the tranquil surroundings of Ideboku Dairy Farm and Cafe, early blooming Kawazu-Zakura cherry blossoms graced the parking lot.
Winter's Symphony: Japanese pampas grass dances under the crisp blue sky, framed by the majestic snow-capped Mt. Fuji in the background. A serene ode to nature's poetry in the heart of Japan.
South-westerly view from some rocky cliffs of Utsukushigahara-Kogen highlands in Nagano Prefecture Japan. This shot includes the Iriyamabe mountains in the foreground, the city of Matsumoto in the mid-ground, and the lower (southern) region of the Northern Alps on the horizon.
Watching the dairy cows casually grazing, seemingly free of any stress or threats, was incredibly soothing and relaxing to watch. This scene brought back memories of young cows grazing the pasture south of our milk barn when I was a wee lad.
Lone Japanese maples (momiji・モミジ・紅葉) located at the edge of a tight curve on Prefectural Highway 730 next to the parking lot of the trailhead where you can take a hike to the peak of Mt. Myojin (明神山）in Yamanashi Prefecture.
Once the cherry blossom tree loses its flowers, the rest of the foliage on the surrounding mountainsides will start to come alive in vibrant hues of green and blue.