Kaneyama is a small town in the north east of Yamagata. It offers visitors a glimpse into a rural side of Japan that has remained largely unchanged for generations. Surrounded by rice fields and forest-covered hills, it is a world away from the bright lights of Tokyo, and life here moves at a far more leisurely pace. It has four very distinct seasons, typified by hot, humid summers and heavy snowfall in winter. The ever-changing landscape is part of its beauty, and there is always something new to see, whatever the time of year.
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Kaneyama Seasons
The ever-changing scenery of a rural Yamagata town
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Wouter Thielen
11 years ago
Beautiful photos! So much lush in Yamagata. I also like the contrast of fields and mountains in the background.
Nicole Bauer
11 years ago
Very beautiful indeed. Reminds me a bit of Hokkaido. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Mandy! It's a beautiful place to live. :-)
Mandy Bartok
11 years ago
What a beautiful photo essay, Amber! I hope you hit your goal of visiting all the prefectures.
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