Aokigahara Jukai : Discovering the story of the land through the forest.
Encounters in Shiretoko and Notsuke Peninsula Recently, I visited Shiretoko and Notsuke Peninsula in Hokkaido. While this isn’t about the Mt. Fuji area, these places are truly special, and I want to share what I experienced there little by little. On this trip, I was lucky enough to see a wide variety of wildlife, including …
Today, I walked through the Aokigahara Forest in a light rain. During the rainy season, the moss and plants come vibrantly alive, and it is a paradise for mushrooms. There’s so much to enjoy even when it rains. First, let’s talk about the moss, which plays a particularly crucial role in Aokigahara Forest. The forest, …
In early May, the mulberry tree’s leaves were sparse, but now it’s heavily fruiting, and birds are pecking at the berries.This year, badgers have come again, aiming for the ripe berries that have fallen.They’re said to have poor eyesight but an excellent sense of smell. Indeed, they walk along with their noses to the ground, …