Japan
Tashiro-Ike
A natural spring brings forth a steady supply of cold clear water, in the Japan Alps National Park, at Kamikochi. Map That Image
Snow Monkey
With a face that could almost be human, an adult male Snow Monkey assesses me intently while I potted this photo of him. Map That Image
Relaxing Swim
A juvenile Snow Monkey carried by its mother as they bathe together in the Jigokudani Onsen, near Nagano. Map That Image
North East from Fuji-San
On my descent from Mt Fuji, the mid morning view from high up on the slopes of Fuji to the North East (towards Tokyo) was as dramatic as any I’ve seen. Map That Image
Monkey Grooming
Grooming is an important social ocassion, as well as helping to rid the monkeys of unwanted pests. Females generally groom each other more often than males. Map That Image
Kawaguchiko at Night
Looking down on Kawaguchiko at night (1:30am!) as we prepared to leave for a dawn summit of Mt Fuji is something I’ll never forget. Map That Image
Juvenile Snow Monkey
By about 7 weeks of age, the juvenile Snow Monkey will forage independant of its mother, with weaning starting at about 7 months, the juvenile being fully weaned and all but independant by 18 months. Map That Image
Japanese Dolls 5
Part of a collection of traditional Japanese figurines used to celebrate Girl’s Day (Hinamatsuri) in Japan
Japanese Dolls 4
Part of a collection of traditional Japanese figurines used to celebrate Girl’s Day (Hinamatsuri) in Japan
Japanese Dolls 3
Part of a collection of traditional Japanese figurines used to celebrate Girl’s Day (Hinamatsuri) in Japan
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Date: February 17, 2010