One of the biggest reasons I returned to Japan is the nature. I’ve always been amazed by the beauty of the mountains, forests, and rivers of Japan. I had never been to Nagano before September of last year, and I had no idea how beautiful some of the places around here are.
The path to Okusha in Togakushi is almost unreal in how lush and green it is, and it’s still one of the first places

I take tourists when they visit. I always look forward to fall, my favorite season, because the changing colors of the trees are spectacular in their variety. It’s almost like someone took the time to plant different trees all over the mountains so they would get a good mix!

This year, things seem to have gotten really cold super quickly, and I seem to have missed out on the chance to see the mountain leaves, but I’m trying to soak in as much from my local parks as I can while I have the chance. If you have a moment, take a look outside our building! The park is gorgeous!







Ben