The Arctous alpinus var. japonicus are beginning to turn on the Mt. Midori ridgeline.

Climbing up to the ridgeline, I suddenly felt that fall is in the air. The red leaves of the Arctous alpinus var. japonicus have become quite conspicuous. However, although the coloring appears to be widespread in the photo, in actuality it is still limited, as much of the vegetation remains green.
Photo: Near Itagaki junction Aug. 18