Author: vc-dev

The coloring of the slopes along the Akaishi River has become much deeper.
Moreover, although it does not appear in the photos, the area in the direction of Mt. Eboshidake is also becoming even more colorful.
The Arctous alpinus var. japonicus and Vaccinium uliginosum var. japonicum form a carpet-like landscape just below the peak, although some browning is beginning to appear.
Those who wish to see the Arctous alpinus var. japonicus leaves here should climb soon!
Photos: The Mt. Kurodake peak Sep. 3

This area is also in its best viewing season.
However, the Sorbus matsumurana leaves around Ishimuro have started to wilt in some areas.
Those who are thinking of climbing up to Ishimuro should do so soon!
Photos: Near Ishimuro Sep. 3

The entire area has entered its best viewing season.
Some of the Sorbus matsumurana leaves and grasses (Sieversia pentapetala, Vaccinium uliginosum var. japonicum, Salix reinii, etc.) are still green, so we can expect even more coloring in the days ahead.
Photos: Kumonotaira Sep. 3

This area is also in its best viewing season.
However, the Sorbus matsumurana leaves around Ishimuro have started to wilt in some areas.
Those who are thinking of climbing up to Ishimuro should do so soon!
Photos: Near Ishimuro Sep. 3

Today I found some Ursus arctos yesonesis tracks next to the boardwalk near Onuma.
Chance encounters with Ursus arctos yesonesis happen more often at this time of year than during the summer, as they tend to be busy looking for food in preparation for the winter and are slow to notice the presence of people. Judging from the size of the tracks, I would guess that the bear that made them is relatively small. Some Ursus arctos yesonesis do not fear humans because they are too young to have experience with people or are curious about them. This makes it important for visitors to alert Ursus arctos yesonesis of their presence and to avoid encounters with them.
While it is important to make noise in order to achieve this, ringing bells too vigorously or walking with a radio on can bother other visitors and should be avoided.
Photo: Ursus arctos yesonesis tracks Sep. 3