Summer

  • Mount Norikura is considered one of the easiest peaks in Japan over 3,000m to hike and offers an amazing high alpine experience even if you stay around the bus terminal. You can find more info about getting access and current weather info here.

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  • There is an amazing Alpine Flower Field located just a short walk from the Tatamidaira Bus Terminal on Mount Norikura. You can get there by bus or if you are up for a challenge you could ride a bike from Norikura Kogen. On this day, Hannah and I spent the day hiking around the flower…

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  • Ichinose Meadow, located about 3km from the Norikura Kogen Visitors center is a wonderful place to enjoy the fall colors. On this day I went there with my wife and two of our children to enjoy the beauty of God’s wonderful creation.

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  • GiFT NORiKURA

    GiFT NORiKURA is a wonderful little cafe dedicated to serving the best local foods in a responsible and sustainable way. Find them on Google Maps, Facebook and Instagram.

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  • Zengoro Falls

    Ichinose Meadow, located about 3km from the Norikura Kogen Visitors center is a wonderful place to enjoy the fall colors. On this day I went there with my wife and two of our children to enjoy the beauty of God’s wonderful creation.

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  • Check out Azumi Takahashi’s new single on iTunes. I shot the original image back in 2013 in and they used it for her album cover design.

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