Waiting for spring | KURUMIZAWA, ITOIGAWA, NIIGATA

Kurumizawa, a small rural community in Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture, is slowly awakening from a long winter. Snow still covers the landscape, while the first signs of spring begin to appear in the mountains and valleys. This video captures the quiet beauty of the season, from melting snow and flowing streams to the peaceful atmosphere of the countryside. Join us as we experience the transition from winter to spring in one of Japan’s scenic rural regions.