This is one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan. Yugama, the crater lake at the summit is impressive for its emerald green water. With a pH of approximately 1.0, it is known as the most acidic lake in Japan.
Mount Shirane
Let's go discover this very special haikyo with a man who is equally special, or maybe not.
Located in the cool depths of a mine, in the heartlands of central Japan, the design of this neutrino detector is mind-boggling.
It’s not an easy encounter. I’d already visited a few years ago, but a gathering storm made it impossible for me to approach these monsters and stroke their silken fur.
After visiting the wonderful Yumi-ike Pond, it’s time to go to the Mount Shirane.

I am Jordy Meow, a French photographer based in Tokyo. I explore offbeat places in Japan.
Stone lanterns whisper,
Blue night cradles ancient glow,
Path of dreams aglow.
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灯籠の声が、
青い夜、古き光を抱き、
夢の道かがやく。
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#stoneLanterns #nightGlow #enlightenmentPath #ancientJapan #mysticalJourney #offbeatJapan #japan
Wood bends whispers soft,
Ruby bridge spans silent snow,
River`s blue embrace.
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木は静かに曲がり、
赤い橋は静かな雪にかかり、
川の青が抱きしめる。
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#GinzanOnsen #WinterInJapan #TraditionalVillage #HotSpringTown #RubyBridge #SnowyScenes #OffbeatJapan #Japan
Scarlet lilies gleam,
Whispering tales of beyond,
Sunlight weaves their dream.
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スカーレットユリが輝く、
彼岸の物語をささやき、
陽光が夢を織る。
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#LycorisRadiata #redspiderlily #etherealbeauty #offbeatjapan #japan #landscapephotography #culturalheritage
Fiery leaves whisper,
Tea fields cradle emerald dreams—
History’s soft gaze.
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火の葉が囁く、
お茶畑に翡翠の夢を抱く—
歴史の柔らかい視線。
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#offbeatjapan #japan #ruralbeauty #teafieldserenity #autumncolors #hiddenjapan #natureandhistory
Scarlet flames ascend,
Daruma spirits rising,
Hope reborn in fire.
赤い炎上がり、
だるまの魂立ち上がる、
炎で希望再生。
#DarumaKuyo #FireCeremony #HopeReborn #CulturalRitual #JapanCulture #OffbeatJapan #Japan
Sky meets stone giants,
Silent faces in the sun,
History etched deep.
青空と
石の巨人達
静かなる歴史
#mountainscapes #rushmoreviews #historycarved #americanicons #offbeatusa #nationaltreasures #natureartistry
Emerald silence,
Torii whispers `enter here,`
Nature`s sacred path.
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エメラルド、
鳥居は囁く、
自然の聖道。
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#offbeatjapan #japan #forestpath #torii #spiritualjapan #natureescape #shinto
Leaves ablaze with fire,
Water whispers through the woods—
Autumn`s gentle song.
葉は火の如く
森を流れる水—
秋の優しい歌。
#autumninjapan #waterfalls #koyo #japanesemaples #naturelovers #offbeatjapan #japan
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