There are still a few natural hotsprings left in Japan, ones that haven't got a hotel built on them yet.
Aomori Prefecture
Aomori is the northernmost area of the main island of Japan, with beautiful mountains, friendly people, and lots of good hot springs!
Cute Buddhas and Love Hotels
Need I say more?
Sumo photos
Famous and not so famous sumo wrestlers.
Mountain Photos
Here are some photos of the Japan Alps. Nagano, the site of the Olympics, is in the Northern Alps. These are near Kamikochi, a popular area in the Central Alps. If you need topographic maps, please contact me. We may be able to work out some kind of barter arrangement!
Please e-mail me! davidroland@usa.net
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