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Far-Flung Japan: Kushiro
Far beyond Tokyo’s teeming heart, where the eastern sky melts into the misty Pacific, lies the serene coastal city of Kushiro. Like a forgotten jewel nestled amid Hokkaido’s rugged wilderness, it beckons with untouched natural wonders and a unique blend of cultures.
As the morning mist curls around the serene waters of Lake Akan, the towering silhouette of Mount Mokoto stands guard over this tranquil paradise. In the secluded wetlands of Tokachi-Nakahata Plain, vibrant cranes dance gracefully against a canvas of vivid greens. And at night, beneath the star-studded sky, the majestic silhouettes of Japanese cranes take flight, their cries echoing through the still marshlands.
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