Nature
About Nature
Japan is a country blessed with both oceanic and mountainous nature, approximately 70% of the country blanketed in forests. Not easily affected by outside influences being an island nation, and the four seasons and long-latitude geography have natured a diversity of landscapes, flora, and fauna. Japan has many things to see - cherry blossoms dancing in the spring breeze, the shimmering blue sea of summer, the fiery autumn leaves of fall, and mountains glistening in the silver white winter. A short train ride will take you to natural areas from the major metropolitan area, such as mountains, lakes, seashores, and forests home to a remarkable range of wildlife, spectacular throughout all four seasons.
Cherry Blossoms / 桜
Cherry blossoms are the national flower of Japan and by far, the most beloved flower of the Japanese nationals. In ancient times, it was believed that the "Ta no Kami" [Deity of the Rice Fields] went ....
Autumn Leaves / 紅葉
As summer phases into autumn, and the air cools down, the weather in Japan becomes moderate and ideal to take a walk in nature. From mid-November to early December, the leaves on the trees turn from g....
Winter Sports / ウィンタースポーツ
This might come as a surprise, but Japan is one of the leading heavy snowfalls countries in the world, because most of the major cities in Japan are areas light of snowfall. Japan has a complex topogr....
Picturesque Scenery / 絶景
Japan is an island nation of about 70% of the land covered in forests, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan. The natural bounties of the seas and mountains, the four distinct seasons a....
National Parks / 国立公園
The purpose of the National Parks is to protect exceptional natural sites (including forests, villages, farmlands and other diverse environments) of Japan and preserve them for for the future generati....
Beaches & Coastal Japan / 日本の海辺と海岸
Being an island nation, Japan is embraced by sea and ocean and has many beautiful beaches. Swimming, scuba diving, SUP [Stand-Up Paddleboard], canoeing, sailing, camping and even BBQ are enjoyed on th....
Mountaineering & Hiking / 登山とハイキング
The land of Japan is covered with about 70% in forest and there are countless spots to enjoy mountain climbing and hiking. The mountains, valleys, flowers, sunsets and sunrises, and star-filled skies ....
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