Wild Japan

Wild Blog about my photo adventures in Japan

On this blog, I share my experiences and adventures that I encounter on my tours through the breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife of Japan over the past decade. From the mystical forests of Yakushima, the largest eagles in the world in Hokkaido, to the beautiful islands and underwater world in subtropical Okinawa – I take you along on my explorations through wild Japan. Join me on these adventures and discover with me how rich and surprising Japan's nature truly is!

Markus Markus

Live Blog: Bōsō Peninsula - Driftwood Beach 2023 / 2024 #3

In the third part of my live blog, I continue to report on our exciting stay on the Bōsō Peninsula in Japan! After a short, relaxing stay in Tokyo, which I wrote about in the first entry, we dedicated ourselves to further exploration adventures on the Bōsō Peninsula. During our tours, we experienced some unexpected and delightful moments…

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Live Blog: Bōsō Peninsula 2023 / 2024 #2

Continuing with the second part of my live blog, we move onto a new article page! As reported in my last entry, after a relaxed start in Tokyo, we are now on the Bōsō Peninsula. After a few days of exploring the area, we encountered one or two pleasant surprises…

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The Cloud Hat of Fujiyama

The cloud hat at Mount Fuji is a phenomenal event that I was able to document photographically on my last trip there. Although I had wished to experience this event beforehand, it is hard to predict when it will actually occur.

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Wildlife Japan Travel Report #1

Finally, after almost three years of COVID-19 restrictions, it was possible for me to travel to Japan again this year. Over the past 10 years, I have had the opportunity to explore the country from Tokyo to the southernmost point.

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Live Blog - Wild Japan Hokkaido #2

For the next two weeks, I will be sharing updates from my Wild Japan winter trip in Hokkaido. In the first part of my live travel blog, I shared a few smaller but beautiful urban nature experiences.

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Bird Photography on the Izu Peninsula

The Izu Peninsula captivates visitors with its diverse nature, both underwater and on land. It offers a wide variety of natural formations and a wealth of activities for nature lovers. The peninsula is not only famous for its numerous onsens, Japan’s renowned hot springs, but also for its impressive flora and fauna, ranging from mixed forests to exotic bird species.

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