Mashikoi. Ceramic tanuki or racoon dog traditional welcoming symbol placed at the homes door

Fukuroda Waterfall detail in the winter with gushing water and ice and frozen leaves

Fukuroda Waterfall detail in the winter with gushing water and ice and frozen leaves

Fukuroda Waterfalls in the winter with the gushing water at the base of the falls partially frozen into ice

Fukuroda Waterfalls in the winter with the gushing water at the base of the falls partially frozen into ice

Fukuroda Waterfalls in the winter with the gushing water at the base of the falls partially frozen into ice