Alyce BenderMar 27, 202013 minTrip Report: Japanese Winter Wildlife Adventure 2020Because I was in Japan for so many weeks and I bounced around as the weather dictated, I am going to share the images based on subject rathe
Alyce BenderJul 16, 20189 minA Farewell to JapanI would like to introduce my readers to the Japanese traditional calendar which breaks the year into 24 seasonal divisions and 72 micro-seas
Alyce BenderAug 15, 20175 minHakkoda Mountains in AutumnWith over a week of overcast skies and a chill in the air, I thought it would be suitable to write about fall foliage in the Hakkoda Mountai
Alyce BenderJul 14, 20176 minFour Seasons in Oirase GorgeOirase Gorge, located at the base of the Hakkoda Mountains in Japan and within the boundaries of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park, has t
Alyce BenderMay 1, 20174 minJapan in Spring: SakuraCherry blossoms, known as sakura, are a sure sign of spring. Here in Japan, they are a national treasure and everyone looks forward to...