Niigata

Jul 13, 2015 - 1 min read

Niigata in Midsummer

A look into rural Japan

By Veronica Dow

Community writer

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A fallow rice field, soon to be sown, taken earlier in the season.

A fallow rice field, soon to be sown, taken earlier in the season.

The reflection of the tree and the mountain in the water is a striking sight, and a common one in water sources for rice paddies that aren't situated in the mountains.

The reflection of the tree and the mountain in the water is a striking sight, and a common one in water sources for rice paddies that aren't situated in the mountains.

The mountains that surround this village, making it famous for its panoramic views.

The mountains that surround this village, making it famous for its panoramic views.

Weeding a rice paddy. In organic paddies like this one, weeding is usually done by hand  two or three times in midsummer.

Weeding a rice paddy. In organic paddies like this one, weeding is usually done by hand two or three times in midsummer.

A Buddhist cemetery near a half-planted rice field.

A Buddhist cemetery near a half-planted rice field.

The village of Tochikubo, as seen from the highest point around.

The village of Tochikubo, as seen from the highest point around.

A fallow rice field, soon to be sown, taken earlier in the season.

The reflection of the tree and the mountain in the water is a striking sight, and a common one in water sources for rice paddies that aren't situated in the mountains.

The mountains that surround this village, making it famous for its panoramic views.

Weeding a rice paddy. In organic paddies like this one, weeding is usually done by hand  two or three times in midsummer.

A Buddhist cemetery near a half-planted rice field.

The village of Tochikubo, as seen from the highest point around.

Summer in the snow country, besides being more mild than other places in Japan, has a unique majesty. The mountains are a perpetual presence, reflecting themselves in the water of the rice fields.

The endless sky communicates with the mountains; the rice fields, also constant, connect the scenery to earth. I hope you enjoy the images I've found.

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Kim 6 years ago

Niigata is my home right now and pictures like this capture the essence of the small town I live in, too! Beautiful!

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