Spring brings a brilliant array of colors to the tulip firleds of Ryokawa |
The green fields of Nakanogoya.Mt.Yahiko and Mt.Kakuda can be seen in the distance |
Rice which will soon be harvested.The trees to the right were used as hasagi many years ago to dry harvested rice |
The exciting spectacle of the Nuttari Hakusan Shrine Festival |
The Shinto oracle at this shrine has a long history dating back to the Kamakura Era-about 800 years ago |
Harvesting water melons Akatsuka |
The moving sight of a sunset over the Sea of Japan |
Swans peck at fallen ears of rice in early winter |
Going down the Agano River is very popular |
The Yoneyama Hukuura coastline is famous for its beautiful scenery |
A large number of people go to the Sasagawanagare beach during the season |
Skiing is one of the most popular sports.We have many fantastic places to ski |
In winter we have heavy snowfall ,especially in the mountainous regions |