Sunday, September 21, 2014

THE HARVEST SEASON.

                  We went to a trip at Azumino and Kamikochi in central Nagano.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　安曇野と上高地に行きました。

Buckwheat flowers are in full bloom in the fields.

蕎麦の花が満開でした。


Buckwheat flowers by macro lens.



Rice paddies.



The boughs that bear most hang lowest.

実ほど頭を垂れる稲穂かな。

A apple tree in the apple orchard.

林檎園です。


Japanese horse radish field.

わさび田です。



Azusagawa river with Turihune flowers.

梓川とツリフネソウです。


A Turihune flower  by macro lens.



Then we went to Kamikochi, very famous sightseeing area.


Mt. Yakedake 　焼岳です。


Taishouike pond.　大正池です。


Kappabashi bridge.　河童橋です。


Hodaka mountains.　穂高連峰です。


There are many wild flowers in this area.


Akebonoso.　アケボノソウです。


Forget-me-not.　ワスレナグサです。


Hoshigarasu. 
I took a picture only this bird.　ホシガラスです。

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  1. eileeninmdSeptember 21, 2014 at 8:44 PM

    Hello Minoru, lovely scenes from your trip! I love the river and mountain scenery.. And the bird is pretty. Gorgeous flowers.. Wonderful post, thanks for sharing and linking up. Have a happy day!

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 22, 2014 at 9:00 AM

      Dear Eileen.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  2. Alexa TSeptember 21, 2014 at 9:29 PM

    Buckwheat flowers... now I know "flori de hrișcă" how they really looks!!. Never seen before such blooms to have such lovely aspects! And I'm so impressed by the mountain sights, these beautiful landscapes, especially the one in Hodaka... I love each one captured by your camera lens and the mix of colors of the waters in Yakedake and, also, in Taishoike.. Akebonoso is gorgeous as all the wild flowers shown in previous post at Hakuba... oh, what details, indeed! Have a great and positive week!

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 22, 2014 at 9:01 AM

      Dear Alexa.
      Thank you very much for your comment. I feel happy you like my post.

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  3. rainfield61September 21, 2014 at 9:40 PM

    Hoshigarasu is a very beautiful bird.

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 22, 2014 at 9:01 AM

      Dear rainfield61.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  4. Forest Dream WeaverSeptember 21, 2014 at 10:34 PM

    Hi Minoru!
    Thanks for showing the buckwheat field and flowers. In our family we eat buckwheat pasta from Italy but I've never before seen the plant. The rivers and mountains are very beautiful,as are your photos.
    Interesting bird!

    Enjoy your week,
    Ruby

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 22, 2014 at 9:02 AM

      Dear Ruby.
      Thank you very much for your comment. The bird is a kind of a crow.

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  5. LaloofahSeptember 21, 2014 at 11:59 PM

    Especially since we love buckwheat soba noodles, rice, apples, and a bit of Japanese horseradish on our homemade vegan sushi rolls, I really enjoyed seeing these crops! :-) The field of buckwheat is especially lovely with its delicate little flowers and mountain backdrop, and the rice crop looks abundant!

    The mountain scenery is so gorgeous, I can almost feel the fresh, cool air! Especially beside the pond and along the Azusagawa River. Love those shots of beautiful Yakedake and the Hodaka mountains with the clouds hiding their peaks. I think those wildflowers were about to enjoy a little afternoon drink! :-)

    My favorite flower is the Akebonoso. So unusual! It almost doesn't look real!

    A lovely job, as always, Minoru! Visiting your posts always makes me feel like I've taken a wonderful little vacation! :-)

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 22, 2014 at 9:04 AM

      Dear Laloofah.
      Thank you very much for your comment. I always feel happy that you like my post very much. Wishing you nice days.

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  6. ElaSeptember 22, 2014 at 1:19 AM

    I love to watch pictures of your beautiful country ! I admire the scenery and amazing views showing the beauty of nature !
    Greetings

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  7. UnknownSeptember 22, 2014 at 4:05 AM

    Hello Minoru, Beautiful views of the river and the pond. Lovely flowers and an interesting bird. I wish you a great start to the new week.

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 22, 2014 at 9:06 AM

      Dear Gunilla.
      Thank you very much for your comment. Wishing you nice days.

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  8. UnknownSeptember 22, 2014 at 4:47 AM

    Beautiful photos Minoru, I love the one of Yakedake mountain, such a gorgeous place there. Nice to see photos of Japan. It's high on my wishlist to visit your country.

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 22, 2014 at 9:07 AM

      Dear Green.
      Thank you very much for your comment. I hope you will come to our country in a near future again.

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  9. Robyn OliverSeptember 22, 2014 at 5:35 AM

    Hi Minoru.....these are wonderful photos of the mountains and rivers, thanks for sharing with Our Beautiful World. Robyn

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 22, 2014 at 3:47 PM

      Dear Robyn.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  10. Lisa GordonSeptember 22, 2014 at 7:58 AM

    Wonderful photographs from your trip, Minoru!
    I have never seen a Turihune flower, and it is really beautiful.

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 22, 2014 at 3:48 PM

      Dear Lisa.
      Thank you very much for your comment. T feel happy that you like this Turufune flower.

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  11. DeniseinVASeptember 22, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    A fantastic post with the most beautiful photographs. Thank you very much for sharing with Today's Flowers and have a very happy week :)

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  12. Algodão Tão DoceSeptember 22, 2014 at 10:53 AM

    As pessoas entram em nossa vida por acaso, mas não é por acaso que elas permanecem.
    Lindas imagens!!!!!!!!!!!
    Lindos dias de outono!
    Beijos Marie.

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 22, 2014 at 3:49 PM

      Dear Marie.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  13. ManuelaSeptember 22, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    i always enjoy your landscape photos. a beautiful place :-)
    The flowers are beautiful, too
    Thanks so much for sharing with us at "OBW"

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 23, 2014 at 8:49 PM

      Dear Manuela.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  14. sarahSeptember 22, 2014 at 9:29 PM

    蕎麦の花畑、きれいですね。初雪のように見えました。もうすぐ、蕎麦の実の収穫で、新そばがたべられるのでしょうね。信州蕎麦、おいしいですね。上高地、夏と秋の間でしょうか。秋のカラマツには、少し早いようですね。いつも素敵なところです。かわいいカラスもいるのですね。
    Have a nice day!

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 23, 2014 at 8:52 PM

      Dear Sarah.
      こんばんは。　紅葉のシーズン前で、観光地は混んでいませんでした。　こんな大きな蕎麦の畑は初めて見ました。　

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  15. Kirsty VittetoeSeptember 23, 2014 at 1:53 AM

    Lovely photos, thanks for sharing with us at Our Beautiful World!

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 23, 2014 at 10:28 PM

      Dear Kirsty.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  16. Linda W.September 23, 2014 at 4:42 AM

    Nice landscape photos! Looks like lots of good food to be harvested.

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  17. carol l mckennaSeptember 23, 2014 at 6:42 AM

    All very beautiful photos of nature's gems ~ for OWT ~ Happy Week to you!

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 23, 2014 at 10:29 PM

      Dear Carol.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  18. Photo CacheSeptember 23, 2014 at 7:47 AM

    the fields shots are very soothing. i grew up looking at fields of rice paddies their golden grain swaying in tropical breeze. that memory always gives me a smile.

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 23, 2014 at 10:30 PM

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

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  19. LVSeptember 23, 2014 at 8:01 AM

    What an enjoyable presentation. I loved seeing all the lovely things in your country.

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  20. SmilingSallySeptember 23, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    How beautiful. Isn’t it fun finding blue?

    Happy Blue Monday!

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 23, 2014 at 10:31 PM

      Dear Sally.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    Great shots of the grain fields, Minoru. Looks like it was a good harvest. The scenery in that area is beautiful. The photo of the river with Mt. Yakedake in the background takes my breath away. As usual, you've included some lovely wildflowers. The petals of the Akebonoso are really pretty.

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 23, 2014 at 10:32 PM

      Dear Pat.
      Thank you very much for your comment. I feel happy you like my post.

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  22. K V V S MURTHYSeptember 23, 2014 at 11:01 AM

    Awesome beauty in the pictures..thanks for sharing!

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 23, 2014 at 10:33 PM

      Dear KVVS MURTHY.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2014 at 12:51 PM

    What a gorgeous series of shots!

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 23, 2014 at 10:33 PM

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

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  24. linaSeptember 23, 2014 at 3:05 PM

    Nice macro shot Minoru.

    And as always lovely photos.

    How nice to enjoy the harvest season scenery.

    We can't wait to be able to return to Japan for a vacation soon. ^^

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 23, 2014 at 10:34 PM

      Dear Lina.
      Thank you very much for your comment. We are lookinf forward to meeting you and your family.

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  25. VillroseSeptember 23, 2014 at 5:12 PM

    Pretty Turihune flower and nature photos!

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  26. DeniseinVASeptember 23, 2014 at 9:07 PM

    Thank you for sharing all these lovely photos with Today's Flowers. Wonderful to see your part of the world.

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 23, 2014 at 10:35 PM

      Dear Denise.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  27. cosmosSeptember 23, 2014 at 10:41 PM

    蕎麦の花、アップで見るとほんとに愛らしいですね。ところでワサビ農園に行った時、アオハダトンボを見ました。準絶滅危惧種だという事を後で知りました。ハスの葉にもとまっているのを見ました。種の保存、再生に努力されているんでしょうね。ホシガラスというカラスの仲間もいるんですね。初めて知りました。

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 24, 2014 at 8:18 PM

      Dear cosmos.
      こんばんは。色々な所に御旅行に行かれているのですね。　美味しい新蕎麦はもう少し時期が経ってから、食べられそうです。　

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  28. MollySeptember 24, 2014 at 12:18 AM

    The water looks so amazingly clear. I have never been to Japan but from what I have seen it looks like a beautiful country

    Mollyxxx

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 24, 2014 at 8:19 PM

      　Dear Molly.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  29. Nippon NinSeptember 24, 2014 at 6:12 AM

    きれいだなあ。　水の様子が清々しい！　白馬で私たちもそばの花を見ました。　駅まで送ってくれたペンションの持ち主に教えてもらいました。なんだろうってずっと考えていたのです。　わさび農園は旅のリストに入っていましたが、時間切れで、通過しました。　この;ポストで写真を拝見出来て良かったです。　上高地は次に行ってみたいところです。　

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 24, 2014 at 8:21 PM

      Dear Akemi sama.
      こんばんは。ありがとうございます。　日本の御旅行の写真を見させていただきました。　次は上高地と乗鞍岳がお薦めです。

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  30. Ros CrawfordSeptember 24, 2014 at 7:53 PM

    Stunning photos!! Your are very talented! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Our Beautiful World!!

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 24, 2014 at 8:21 PM

      　Dear Ros. Thank you very much for your comment.

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  31. AnzuSeptember 24, 2014 at 10:45 PM

    心にある原風景なのかしら？　
    昨年秋 熊本で初めて目にしたはずなのに、
    白い素朴な蕎麦の花が咲く風景に心癒されます。

    山や川もお好きなのですね。　とても上手に撮られて
    素晴らしいです！　動きの速い野鳥の表情も楽しくてナイス。

    お出かけが楽しい季節になりましたね！　ヽ(*^^*)ノ

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 25, 2014 at 9:53 AM

      Dear Anzu.
      おはようございます。お褒めいただきありがとうございます。蕎麦の花に思いでが有られるのですか。アップして良かったです。

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  32. Twilight ManSeptember 25, 2014 at 4:21 PM

    The river and trails of Mt. Yakedake is so nice to admire. I would love to swim inside the waters!
    Thanks for sharing the photos of buckwheat flowers which is new to me.

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