Akiyamago

　　　　　　　　　

Akiyamago is one of the most secluded regions of central Japan.It is said lost samurais migrated to Akiyamago in 12C. In winter several meters of snow fall there,so Akiyamago has been isolated and famine has often occurred,Tsunan town,Niigata pref.


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River terrace of Shinano river

The flat land at the center of the photo is river terrace of Shinano river.The height of the flat land from the bottom of valley is more than 100 meter.Now Shinano river is beyond the flat land and flows from left to right.I think this is the greatest river terrace in Japan,Tsunan town,Niigata pref.


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Disused railway for transport of silica stone

In Japan natural resources such as wood,mineral and so on had been transported by railway until 1960's.We can see such disused railway in the depth of mountains,Mitomi village,Yamanashi pref.

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