Reproduction, it seems safe to say, preoccupies politicians and policymakers more than it does couples and individuals. Japan is far from the only country with a low and falling birth rate. United ...
In the tranquil space between Lake Kawaguchiko and Lake Yamanakako in the picturesque Japanese prefecture Yamanashi, you'll find Oshino Hakkai, a postcard-like village known for its crystal-clear ...
Shobu Pond is seen in the village of Oshino, Yamanashi Prefecture in this recent photo. (Photo courtesy of the Oshino Municipal Government) OSHINO, Yamanashi -- A set of eight ponds here contributing ...
Photographer. Born in 1952. Has been photographing Mount Fuji since 1976. In 1985 moved to the village of Oshino in Yamanashi Prefecture, at the foot of Mount Fuji. Based since 1990 in the Fujigane ...