the japan alps! viewed from the train!

this is probably kudzu!

uncharted hike in gero!

today i went to ioujima.

also spelled iwo jima and iojima. but not the wwii iwo jima. this one was a 20 minute ferry ride. resorty place with an onsen, natural hot springs! 10 bucks ferry included. indoors, outdoors, big tub, little(!) tub. i will be seeking more onsen from here on out.