Monday, June 23, 2014

RISHIRI ISLAND.

  Rishiri island is located to next to Rebun island. We expected we could see very beautiful Mt.Rishiri.  But actually we could not see the　mountain,because of bad weather.

  利尻島で美しい利尻富士が見えるのを、期待していましたが、現実は甘くは有りませんでした。

     Only this photo,I took four years ago at the end of May.

４年前、５月下旬の写真です。


But we enjoyed very beautiful nature and many flowers here.


Himenuma swamp.　姫沼です。


There was a spot-billed duck family.

カルガモの親子が居ました。

Closing up.



Ezo-Kanzo.　エゾカンゾウです。



By macro lens.



Tumatoriso.　ツマトリソウです。



Ezo-Isotutuji.　エゾイソツツジです。



Hotyakuso. 


ホウチャクソウです。　あの風鐸を宝鐸（ほうちゃく）とも呼びます。


Kurumabaso.　クルマバソウです。


Mitugashiwa.　ミツガシワです。


Tuchiguri.　ツチグリです。


In the central area of the town,popular flowers were planted.

街中では、おなじみの花が咲いていました。


Japanese wisteria.　フジです。



Lilac.　ライラックです。



Cherry blossoms.　八重桜です。


Leaving  this island, we could see Mt.Rishiri among clouds.

利尻島を去る時、利尻富士が少し見えました。


Good bye Rishiri island. 

We came back Tokyo via.Sapporo.

利尻島から、札幌経由で、東京に戻りました。


Sharing with Blue Monday. Mandarin Orange Monday.
Wild Birds Wednesday.Wild Birds Wednesday.
















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71 comments:

  1. Linda W.June 23, 2014 at 1:43 PM

    Lovely photos! I especially like the one of the mama duck with her ducklings swimming in a row behind her.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 23, 2014 at 7:50 PM

      Dear Linda.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  2. VieraJune 23, 2014 at 2:12 PM

    Your photos are breath- taking... Really beautiful nature and you captured it fantastic

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  3. Twilight ManJune 23, 2014 at 3:05 PM

    Wow! Look at the lovely ducklings swimming in a row! So cute and nice feelings! You were lucky to capture them. I like the mountain too. It is awesome and pretty. Japan has so many lovely places for you to visit without having to go overseas.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 23, 2014 at 7:52 PM

      Dear Twilight man.
      Thank you very much for your comment. We would enjoy various kind of nature all over Japan. I hope you will come to Japan repeatedly.

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  4. JennyJune 23, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    I love seeing your Japanese blog. Gorgeous flowers and landscapes with the water. How cute are the little ducklings!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 23, 2014 at 7:53 PM

      Dear Jenny.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  5. lorikJune 23, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    Beautiful images of a place I have never visited...but will one day. Lovely calming landscapes and striking orange/yellow flower. Thank you for sharing on Mandarin Orange Monday:)

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 23, 2014 at 7:53 PM

      Dear Lori.
      Thank you very much for your comment. I hope you will come to Japan in a fiture.

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  6. UnknownJune 23, 2014 at 6:26 PM

    Hi Minoru, You got some excellent photos of the flowers despite the bad weather. I love the little ducklings. They're so cute.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 23, 2014 at 7:54 PM

      Deasr Gunilla.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  7. SmilingSallyJune 23, 2014 at 8:31 PM

    Hello Minoru,

    You are an excellent photographer. I love the close-up shots of the beautiful blooms. Nice blue on the airplane too!

    Thanks for playing today.

    Happy Blue Monday!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 23, 2014 at 10:15 PM

      Dear Sally.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  8. Rhonda AlbomJune 23, 2014 at 9:49 PM

    Beautiful blue sky in the first and the last, but my favorite photo is the ducks. Happy blue Monday

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 23, 2014 at 10:15 PM

      Dear Rhonda.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  9. SissiJune 23, 2014 at 11:16 PM

    I haven't even heard of this island... Thank you for sharing your journey once again and the richness of Japanese flora.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 24, 2014 at 6:54 PM

      Dear Sissi.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  10. AnonymousJune 24, 2014 at 12:01 AM

    That's a beautiful photo of Mt. Rishiri. Your photos of the adorable duck family and the colorful wildflowers are superb.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 24, 2014 at 6:54 PM

      Dear Pat.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  11. Lisa GordonJune 24, 2014 at 4:08 AM

    My goodness, Minoru, Mt. Rishiri is so beautiful, and I just love the photograph of those little ducklings.
    So precious.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 24, 2014 at 6:55 PM

      Deasr Lisa.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  12. AnonymousJune 24, 2014 at 4:12 AM

    What a beautiful island! Guess you can only come there by plane! Love the snowy mountain, and gorgeous green views - so many flowers! My previous house had the same purple Wisteria -I miss them!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 24, 2014 at 6:57 PM

      Dear Jeannettestgermain.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  13. Chris-JuneJune 24, 2014 at 4:58 AM

    gorgeous captures! love the duck family. so cute.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 24, 2014 at 6:58 PM

      Dear Christine.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  14. Algodão Tão DoceJune 24, 2014 at 5:33 AM

    O sol é para as flores o que os sorrisos são para a humanidade.(Joseph Addison)
    Fantástica e inspiradoras imagens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Obrigada querida, pela visita carinhosa!
    Um doce abraço, Marie

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 24, 2014 at 6:59 PM

      Dear Marie.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  15. Nippon NinJune 24, 2014 at 6:37 AM

    カモの親子がかわいい！自然にあふれたいいところですね。　雨が降ってなくてよかったし、花や草木が美しいです。　今日本地図を見て利尻島がどこにあるか調べてます。方向音痴で困ってます。

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 24, 2014 at 7:03 PM

      Dear Akemi sama
      こんばんは。利尻島、礼文島はお隣どうしですが、利尻は高い山があり、礼文は高い山が無く、花の浮島と呼ばれています。
      　レブンアツモリソウは特別天然記念物で山野草ファンの憧れです。

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    2. Nippon NinJuly 3, 2014 at 2:53 AM

      お元気ですか？　今頃どこを旅していますか？私たちは電車乗り換えが不便ですが、金沢から下呂温泉ではなくて、白馬の方へ足をのばすことにしました。　そこで一泊して、信濃松川にある、いわさきちひろさんの美術館、安曇野のわさび畑に立ち寄りながら、下って行こうかと思っています。　諏訪湖か、松本で宿を取り、名古屋へ向かって行くというのはどうでしょう？　東京でのお薦めレストランの事もお聞きしたいです。　とにかく日本についてその日のホテルの予約が取れたので、ちょっと一安心、、、最近はホテル捜しで寝不足気味です。

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    3. Minoru SaitoJuly 7, 2014 at 10:13 AM

      Dear Akemi sama.
      おはようございます。　鳥海山から帰りました。　松本城は必見です。　レストランの件。メールしました。

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  16. eileeninmdJune 24, 2014 at 8:01 AM

    Beautiful photos from your trip! The scenic views are lovely. The duck family is adorable. And I love all the gorgeous flowers! Lovely post!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 24, 2014 at 7:03 PM

      Dear Eileen.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  17. Photo CacheJune 24, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    the water is so peaceful. the wildflowers are delightful.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 24, 2014 at 7:04 PM

      Dear Photo Cache.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  18. K V V S MURTHYJune 24, 2014 at 9:56 AM

    Flowers are beautiful...and the places too.Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 24, 2014 at 7:05 PM

      Dear K V V S MURTHY.
      THank you very much for your comment.

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  19. AnnesphamilyJune 24, 2014 at 11:35 AM

    Beautiful photos! I love how you captured all the glorious beauty surrounding you! Gorgeous colors too! Happy Blue Monday and enjoy your week.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 24, 2014 at 7:06 PM

      Dear Annesphamily.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  20. AnonymousJune 24, 2014 at 2:09 PM

    Wow - what a fabulous place full of lovely flowers and majestic mountains. Great shots!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 24, 2014 at 7:07 PM

      Dear Lady Fi.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  21. Minoru SaitoJune 24, 2014 at 7:05 PM

    Dear Felicia.
    Thank you very much for your comment.

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  22. RajlakshmiJune 24, 2014 at 11:35 PM

    wow the place looks so peaceful and lovely. Wonderful captures.
    Oh Snap - My Blog

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 25, 2014 at 7:47 PM

      Dear Rajakshmi.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  23. carol l mckennaJune 25, 2014 at 1:56 AM

    So serene and inviting photos ~ beautiful floral shots also for OWT ~ thanks, ^_^

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 25, 2014 at 7:47 PM

      Dear Carol.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  24. Fun60June 25, 2014 at 2:59 AM

    I love the wisteria.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 25, 2014 at 7:48 PM

      Dear Fun60.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  25. sarahJune 25, 2014 at 7:08 PM

    姫沼のなんと静かで、きれいな事。緑の水面、すべれそうです。カルガモの親子が、大自然を独占して、かわいいです。もう、何十年も昔、学生時代にバックパッカーで、フェリーに乗っていきました。無計画で、結局、島での滞在は、たったの半日ぐらいだったと思います。
    Have a nice day!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 25, 2014 at 7:50 PM

      Dear Sarah.
      こんばんは。　ありがとうございます。ようやく一枚良い写真が撮れました。バックパッカーでしたか。　昔はカニ族なんて言われてました。　

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  26. RobertNJune 25, 2014 at 8:39 PM

    Wonderful post.
    All the best!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 25, 2014 at 9:58 PM

      Dear Robert.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  27. Bob BushellJune 26, 2014 at 4:32 AM

    Beautiful images, cheers.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 26, 2014 at 8:58 AM

      Dear Bob.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  28. CQUEKJune 27, 2014 at 8:41 PM

    gorgeous shots... 4 years ago , pretty long ...

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 27, 2014 at 9:55 PM

      Dear CQUEK.
      Thank you very much for your comment. We went there 2 weeks ago. Only the first photo was taken four years ago.

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  29. Laura. MJune 30, 2014 at 12:07 AM

    It's been four years and have rescued;)
    A happy family of ducks!
    Good Sunday.
    a hug.

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  30. Stewart MJuly 2, 2014 at 2:18 AM

    What a great looking place - shame the weather did not cooperate.

    Cheers - Stewart M

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    1. Minoru SaitoJuly 2, 2014 at 4:58 PM

      Dear Stewart.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  31. stardustJuly 2, 2014 at 11:13 AM

    ご無沙汰しています。ぼちぼちブログにも復帰です。

    ほんとうに空気の澄みきっているのが伝わってくるようなお写真ですね。心が洗われます。沼の色から爽やかな緑のシャワーを感じます。カルガモ親子可愛い～！５月の凛とした様子もいいですが、いのちの躍動の感じられる季節はいいですね。

    Ｙｏｋｏ

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    1. Minoru SaitoJuly 2, 2014 at 5:00 PM

      Dear Yoko sama
      こんばんは。カルガモの親子の写真を撮れたのが収穫でした。　今回は北海道に無いはずの梅雨空でして、帰る頃にようやく陽がさして来ました。

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  32. AnzuJuly 2, 2014 at 10:11 PM

    カルガモの親子のお写真に感動しました！
    野鳥と 可憐な野の花を撮られる時の　Minoru 様のお顔が想像できるほど
    被写体がお好きな気持ちが伝わってきます。　
    撮られる彼らも なんだか嬉しそうなのが素敵です。

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    1. Minoru SaitoJuly 2, 2014 at 11:21 PM

      Dear Anzu sama.
      こんばんは。ありがとうございます。利尻山は「白い恋人」というお土産のお菓子に、その雄姿が大きく写っています。今回もそれを期待しましたが、心眼で見て来ました。
      　「小さきものは可愛い」と清少納言が書いていますが、とてもかわいかったです。

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  33. Algodão Tão DoceJuly 4, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    Olá amiga, vim desejar-lhe um abençoado início de mês.
    Belíssimas imagens!!!!
    Doce abraço Marie.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJuly 7, 2014 at 10:14 AM

      　Dear Marie.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  34. alpJuly 4, 2014 at 5:32 PM

    Vaya fotos mas bonitas...me encanta la de los patos..un saludo desde Murcia...

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    1. Minoru SaitoJuly 7, 2014 at 10:14 AM

      Dear alp.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  35. Magia da InêsJuly 6, 2014 at 7:47 PM

    ¸.•°♪♬
    Muito lindo!... um lugar encantador!!!
    Belas flores exóticas!!!

    Boa semana!
    Beijinhos.
    ¸.•°♪♬♫º°

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    1. Minoru SaitoJuly 7, 2014 at 10:15 AM

      Dear Magia.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  36. Katrin KlinkJuly 8, 2014 at 11:57 PM

    Great pictures - very ZEN.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJuly 18, 2014 at 7:30 PM

      Dear Katrin.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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