Sunday, June 21, 2015

WILD FLOWER FIELDS IN HOKKAIDO.

 There are many wild flower fields in Hokkaido.  We visited two of them which are facing The sea of Okhotsk.


Lake Saromoko. サロマ湖です。


Wakka wild flower field is located between The sea of Okhotsk and Lake Saromako.


Wakka wild flower field.

ワッカ原生花園です。


Koshimizu wild flower field is facing the sea.

小清水原生花園です。



There is a small railroad station at Koshimizu.

原生花園駅です。



We could see many flowers in two flower fields.


Many lilies are in full bloom at the fields.

エゾスカシユリの群生です。


Thenbeng lily.


エゾキスゲです。



Japanese rose.　ハマナスです。




エゾカワラナデシコです。



エゾフウロです。




ハマエンドウです。



ヨツバシオガマです。



センダイハギです。



Narcissus flycatcher.　キビタキです。



squirrel.　シマリスです。


We visited Lake Kkucharoko, and then Mt.Sulfur.


Lake Kkucharoko.　屈斜路湖です。



Mt.Iozan or Mt.Sulfur.　硫黄山です。



硫黄が噴き出しています。




The video which I took.


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  1. eileeninmdJune 21, 2015 at 9:00 PM

    Hello, another beautiful place. The wildflowers by the sea are lovely. I like the cute flycatcher and squirrel. Gorgeous photos, thanks for sharing your visit. Have a happy new week!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 21, 2015 at 11:40 PM

      Dear Eileen.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  2. Alexa TJune 21, 2015 at 10:30 PM

    This is amazing, again! You're contry is so stunning with lots of beautiful places...
    Thank you for sharing all these aspects with us and in this way we can travel along with you, following a gorgeous path in Koshimizu - like the one presented in pictures above...
    Never knew about the Sulfur Mountain...but thanks to you, now I know!! and so wonderful blossoms in the field!!
    Have a great first week of summer!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 21, 2015 at 11:41 PM

      Dear Alexa.
      Thank you very much for your comment. You inspired me very much.

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  3. Linda W.June 21, 2015 at 11:30 PM

    Gorgeous flower photos! Looks like a wide variety of flowers blooming there. I liked your video too.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 21, 2015 at 11:42 PM

      Dear Linda.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  4. ElaJune 22, 2015 at 12:34 AM

    Just amazing views and gorgeous photos of nature !!!
    Greetings

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 22, 2015 at 8:14 PM

      Dear Ela.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  5. LmkazmierczakJune 22, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    That rugged fence lining the path is what caught my eye...wonderful series♪ http://lauriekazmierczak.com/wispy-desert-bush/

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 22, 2015 at 8:16 PM

      Dear Lmkazmierczak.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  6. AnonymousJune 22, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    Gorgeous meadows of flowers!

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  7. buntpapierfabrik.blogger.deJune 22, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    Impressing landscape and great photos of the wildflowers.

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  8. Twilight ManJune 22, 2015 at 4:08 PM

    We always hear that Hokkaido has many fields of flowers that make the places all smell sweet and nice. I often wondered why the flowers grow better in Hokkaido? Maybe it's the good fertile soil and temperature which is never too hot in summer.

    The photo of Lake Saromoko looks very misty and beautiful like heavens.
    I watched your amazing video of Mount Iozan and it's spewing out smoke! You must have filmed it from another higher mountain ~ Domo Arigato Gozaimas!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 22, 2015 at 8:22 PM

      Dear Twilight Man.
      Thank you very much for your comment. There is no rainy season in Hokkaido. Almost no cars on the rural roads. These are the reasons that we would go there many times. I took the video very near to the spewing smoke area. No risk to go there. I hope you will visit there in future.

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    2. Twilight ManJune 23, 2015 at 11:33 AM

      Thank you for explaining. I would love to visit Hokkaido & Sapporo next year, after visiting Tokyo this November.

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    3. Minoru SaitoJune 23, 2015 at 8:57 PM

      Dear Twilight Man.
      It's very nice. If you would have a spare time , or if you would need a guide in Tokyo, I will guide you and your family.

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    4. Twilight ManJune 25, 2015 at 4:20 PM

      Hi Minoru-san...It would be my greatest honour if I could ever meet you in Tokyo even for a cup of coffee. I would appreciate very much if you could kindly provide me your email to hear my itinerary... twilightzone518@gmail.com
      Thank you very much!

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    5. Minoru SaitoJune 25, 2015 at 9:29 PM

      　Dear Twilight Man.　
      　Hi! It's my greatest honor too. I will mail you soon.

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  9. Pieni LintuJune 22, 2015 at 4:45 PM

    Beautiful!!!!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 22, 2015 at 8:23 PM

      Dear Pieni.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  10. Gemma WisemanJune 22, 2015 at 6:25 PM

    Seeing fields of wildflowers by the sea seems so enchanting. Gorgeous series of photos.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 22, 2015 at 8:23 PM

      Dear Gemma.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  11. abriannaJune 22, 2015 at 9:24 PM

    Wonderful series of photos. I like the details and shape of the Thenberg lily.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 23, 2015 at 8:43 PM

      Dear abrianna.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  12. Sara - Villa EmiliaJune 23, 2015 at 12:24 AM

    Amazing scenery and wonderful flowers!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 23, 2015 at 8:44 PM

      Dear Sara.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  13. MinkamoJune 23, 2015 at 2:10 AM

    Beautiful series of photos. Amazing flowers.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 23, 2015 at 8:45 PM

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      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  14. LindaJune 23, 2015 at 2:36 AM

    What a beautiful place!!! Your photos are gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing this lovely tour!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 23, 2015 at 8:45 PM

      Dear Linda.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  15. LauraJune 23, 2015 at 5:11 AM

    What an interesting and lovely place to visit. The flowers are exquisite! Thanks so much for sharing the love up-close with I Heart Macro ♥

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 23, 2015 at 8:46 PM

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      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  16. VieraJune 23, 2015 at 5:25 AM

    Wonderful photos and wild flowers are really amazing...thanks for sharing the beauty...

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 23, 2015 at 8:46 PM

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      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  17. ManuelaJune 23, 2015 at 5:54 AM

    wow a beautiful landscape and pretty flowers! Thanks for sharing your great shots!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 23, 2015 at 8:47 PM

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      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  18. Fun60June 23, 2015 at 6:17 AM

    Those flowers are beautiful.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 23, 2015 at 8:47 PM

      Dear Fun60.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  19. maryaustriaJune 23, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    These flowers are so beautiful! A wonderful series of photos!

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  20. Sallie (FullTime-Life)June 23, 2015 at 7:00 AM

    Minoru this a stunningly beautiful post about a stunning place. Lovely!

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 23, 2015 at 8:48 PM

      Dear Sallie.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  21. carol l mckennaJune 23, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    Lovely scenic shots and little critters ~ Beautiful country side!

    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 23, 2015 at 8:49 PM

      Dear Carol.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  22. AnonymousJune 23, 2015 at 8:09 AM

    Great photos of this beautiful place, Your macro shots of the flowers are lovely. I love the little railroad station.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 23, 2015 at 8:50 PM

      Dear Pat.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  23. HannahJune 23, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    Another wonderful tour of Japan, I've never seen a field of wild lilies before. Your wildflowers are very interesting, some look like flowers here. The squirrel looks a lot like the chipmunks here. Mt. Sulfur is awe-inspiring and rather scary.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 23, 2015 at 8:51 PM

      Dear Hannah.
      Thank you very much for your comment. It's very easy to climb Mt.Sulfur.

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  24. Photo CacheJune 23, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    What beautiful flora in that part of the world. The Mt. Sulfur is very interesting.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 23, 2015 at 8:52 PM

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

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  25. UnknownJune 23, 2015 at 3:45 PM

    Hello Minoru, The flower fields are wonderful. I love the lilies. Thank you for sharing this amazing place.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 23, 2015 at 8:52 PM

      Dear Gunilla.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  26. Adam JonesJune 23, 2015 at 4:43 PM

    What beautiful countryside and lovely colourful flowers.

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  27. TomokoJune 23, 2015 at 9:55 PM

    一口に北海道と言いますが、東北七県分の広さがあるのですね。あらためて驚きました。サロマ湖きれいですね。早朝に撮影されたのですか？原生花園駅....雰囲気ありますね。どんなディーゼルが走ってくるのでしょうか。

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 24, 2015 at 8:16 PM

      Dear Tomoko sama.
      こんばんは。　サロマ湖は、小さな山の砂利道を抜けて行くと展望台がありまして、そこから撮りました。
      小清水原生花園には、ボランティアの人がいて、「電車は滅多に来ませんよ」と言われました。調べてみたら、http://www.toretabi.jp/facilities/vol12/01.html　でした。
      　ワッカ原生花園のワッカとはアイヌ語で飲み水の事で、レンタサイクルを借りるとき、真水の井戸があるから、行くように言われました。　なんと、往復で１時間位係りました。　確かに井戸がありましたが、ただそれだけでした。サロマ湖とオホーツク海の間を走った事になります。
      　ナイは川の事、稚内とは、アイヌ語で飲料に適する川だと分かりました。

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    2. TomokoJune 24, 2015 at 10:41 PM

      リンク有難うございました。（電車は滅多に来ませんよ）...思わず笑ってしまう楽しいお話ですね。
      チャーミングな駅舎にしたら、電車は平凡な色の２両編成の電車でしたが、自然豊かな美しい村で、わざわざ色、模様、柄の電車で観光客をひきつける必要ないのですね。私、派手な電車けっこう好きなんですが。花畑の中を電車がのんびり走るの光景は愉快です。

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    3. Minoru SaitoJune 25, 2015 at 9:04 PM

      Dear Tomoko sama.
      こんばんは。　でも駅舎はとてもセンスの良い建物だと思いブログに載せました。　鉄道マニアはきっと乗ると思います。

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    4. Minoru SaitoJune 25, 2015 at 9:08 PM

      Dear Tomoko sama.
      こんばんは。　でも駅舎はとてもセンスの良い建物だと思いブログに載せました。　鉄道マニアはきっと乗ると思います。

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  28. Laura. MJune 24, 2015 at 3:46 AM

    As always good photos, friend I like flowers and squirrel;)
    Good week.
    A hug.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 24, 2015 at 8:16 PM

      Dear Laura.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  29. Powell River BooksJune 24, 2015 at 4:31 AM

    Mt. Sulfur makes me think of Yellowstone National Park in the States. - Margy

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 24, 2015 at 8:17 PM

      Dear Powell River Books.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  30. Nippon NinJune 24, 2015 at 7:57 AM

    いいなあ、また北海道　に行けて、、、。たくさん旅行に行ってらしゃるので、飛行機のマイルもたまっているのでは、あはは。　きれいな花のあるところは癒されますね。硫黄が出ていると言うことは、温泉もあるんでしょうか？　匂いがきつそう、、、。小さい駅の写真が、愛らしいです。　ああーまた行ってみたい、北海道。　楽しいポストありがとうございました。

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 24, 2015 at 8:20 PM

      Dear Akemi sama.
      こんばんは。　どういたしまして。　北海道は温泉が至る所にあります。　東京に住んでいる私たちには癒されます。　是非、またいらしてください。

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  31. NCSueJune 24, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    These are wonderful photos - great job!
    Thanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/06/the-other-worldly-insect-world.html

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 24, 2015 at 8:21 PM

      　Dear NC Sue.　
      　Thank you very much for your comment.

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  32. AppleApricot WenJune 27, 2015 at 12:12 AM

    Oh wow what a beautiful place! Beautiful photos and I loved watching the video. Such a mystical place that is.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 28, 2015 at 7:34 PM

      Dear Wen.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  33. linaJune 27, 2015 at 7:33 PM

    I love that small train station! :)

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    1. Minoru SaitoJune 28, 2015 at 7:34 PM

      Dear Lina.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  34. AndreaJune 29, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    Those are again very beautiful landscapes, very serene and tranquil, just like most Japanese gardens.

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    1. Minoru SaitoJuly 1, 2015 at 7:05 PM

      Dear Kalantikan.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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