Tinted Leaves at Their Best in Japan's Northern Alps

Many mountaineers in rain gear climbed to the Karawawa Cirque against a rainy day on December 9. According to the owner of the Karasawa mountain hut, they had good weather during summertime and bushes are beautifully colored in red and yellow. He said, "This is the best to enjoy tinted leaves in recent years." (Sankei Shimbun)