Early Morning at Tokura, Katashina—Gunma's Hidden Mountain Rest Stop

English

Woke up at 5 AM and caught this incredible early-morning light at Tokura in Katashina. The mountains wrapped around this little roadside spot were so lush and peaceful—hardly anyone around yet. June in the countryside hits different; the greenery was absolutely glowing. It's these quiet moments between the road trips that remind me why I love exploring rural Japan.

日本語

朝5時に起きて、片品村の戸倉で撮った一枚。周りの山々がまだ朝靄に包まれていて、静けさが気持ちいい。6月の山里は新緑が本当に美しくて、誰もいない朝の空気を独り占めできました。ロードトリップの合間のこういう瞬間が、日本の田舎を旅する理由なんだよな！