by Kazu
2024-05-21
Hokkaido Shrine with cherry blossoms blooming in the night !
by Kazu
2024-05-20
Hokkaido Shrine after sunset!
by Kazu
Japanese Magnolia Kobus and a variety of cherry trees were fully blooming. Some visitors were savoring the typical feast sold in those food stands. During the summer festival held for the shrine and the season of cherry blossoms, kitchen cars and vendors are allowed in the premises.
2024-05-19
The Volcano is living !
by Kazu
It was like a dream to see a ship going to north leaving white line on the blue ocean over the ragged lava rocks like the surface of the Planet Mars.The contrast of "Barren" and "Fertile" was so amazing.
2024-05-18
The round surface of the Earth !
by Kazu
The eastern coast line of Oshima Peninsula, Hokkaido.From the peak of Mt. Esan, the beautiful landscape of the southern part of Hokkaido Island could be seen so clearly.
A small port of Esan could be seen from the peak of the mountain. This territory of the ocean is called "Eruption Gulf", in Japanese, "Funka Wan". It produces quality seafood such as scallop, Hokkaido surf clam, haired crab and snow crab.
2024-05-17
The Contrast of the Ocean Blue and the White Ash !
by Kazu
The blue ocean and the white rocks created by the eruption of the volcano made a great contrast with the green hills around the crater.
The trail from the crater to another peaks of the mountains could be seen from the hillside of the lava dome of Mt. Esan. It was so fine on that day that the coastline of Oshima Peninsula was so fascinating.The huge rocks on the lava dome continued to be carved by the winds and rainfalls. I hope the mountain continued to be safe for trekkers to stroll around.
2024-05-16
Rocks of the volcano !
by Kazu
The shapes of the rocks were so intriguing and curious. The nature created those artistic works. No fossils could be found because the mountain was made by the eruption of the volcano.
I found the steam erupting from the ground that brought the smell of sulfur. So far no danger was announced about the activity of the volcano. Many tourists visit this mountain. Soon the tourists from overseas will visit this volcano.
2024-05-15
Like the back of of Godzilla !
by Kazu
The ragged rocks made by the eruption and winds with rainfalls was like the back thorns of Godzilla energized up with radioactivity. The peaks of other mountains near Mt. Esan seemed to be lower than the one of Mt. Esan.
A little shade was beside the trail to the peak of the mountain but The body of the mountain seemed to unable to keep the moist inside but little plants were struggling to survive beside the trail.
2024-05-14
Near the peak !
by Kazu
We were getting closer to the peak of Mt. Esan. The lava dome that created the peak was much hotter on the ground but I could find some plants there.
The edge of the peak seemed to be flaky and dangerous to step in. It may be difficult to envision the scenery of the eruption eight thousand years ago but only sticky lava could make such dome-shaped rocks.
2024-05-13
Lava Dome of Mt. Esan !
by Kazu
We went up to the peak of the lava dome of Mt. Esan under the bright blue sky, watching around outside of the crater of the volcano. The smell of sulfur drifted in the air.
Getting closer to the peak of the lava dome of Mt. Esan, we could not find any green plant nor creatures. Even seagulls could not be found around the peak and hillside.
2024-05-12
Who should take care of the volcano ?
by Kazu
The opposite side of the coast in the direction of east could be seen from the hillside of Mt. Esan on that day. It was so fine and the view was so clear that the fishermen's ships also could be seen on the ocean.
Approximately it took thirty minutes to reach the peak of the mountain from the parking lot at the altitude of 300 meters high. Hakodate Branch Office of Forestry Bureau of the central government maintains the National Park and the facilities.
2024-05-11
The crater of Mt. Esan !
by Kazu
This flat space of Mt. Esan is the crater created by the eruption of the volcano of 618 meters height. Automobiles including buses are available to the parking lot at the altitude of 300 meters.
The stairs to the peak of the lava dome of Mt. Esan was made of ferro-concrete. The gap of the temperature of the ground in summer and winter must be so tough for natural materials.