The seasons are very distinct here in Hakuba and all 4 are beautiful.

Summer has now passed and we wander into another distinct season here in Japan. Over the next few months we will see the wave of colour flow down the mountains as the leaves begin to flare with the cooling temperatures. The tambo (rice fields) turn golden before harvest and the stunning maple tree’s stand out around every bend with their array of vibrant colours.  Autumn is spectacular in Hakuba but I am unsure if my emotion is for the seasonal beauty or the fact that winter is just around the corner.