\[quote\] Aug. 23, Tue. 0:30 - 1:00 (UTC) etc. "Nature Sanctuary OZE's Marshland" - Ozegahara marshland - Oze's summer flower, Nikko-kisuge - Deborah's memory of Oze This week, "journeys in japan" visits Oze - a highland marshland at about 1,400 meters above sea level. The area attracts about 300-thousand visitors a year, many of them hikers. They come to see the rich flora. About 1,500 plant types are found here, including rare alpine flowers. And the delicate ecosystem is well protected. Malaysia-native Deborah walks through the gorgeous marshland, which is teeming with life in summer. The Oze Preservation Foundation Handy information about Oze and its nature is available here. www.oze-fnd.or.jp/ (English & Japanese) Boken Goya Why not hire a knowledgeable nature guide to Oze? Season: late May to mid-October Rate : 8500 yen per day Address: 408-1 Nishitosa Nakaba, Tone county, Gunma www.boukengoya.com/ (Japanese only) Oze Goya mountain huts It's cozy staying in one of Oze's many mountain huts. Spending a night or two while trekking means you can savor the marshland's beauty at your own pace. Season: mid-May to mid-October Rate : 8500 yen per night ( meals inclusive) Access: about 3 hours on foot from Hatomachi pass. Address: 1 Hiuchigatake, Hinoe-mata village, Minami-aizu county, Fukushima www.ozegoya.co.jp/ (Japanese only) Hot springs The foot of Oze is known as a hot springs resort. The scenery of the mountains viewed from the open-air hot spring is absolutely overwhelming. Here is one hot spring you might try: Rate: 600 yen Access: about 30 minutes by car from Oze Address: 1113 Hanasaku, Katashina village, Tone county, Gunma www.hanasakunoyu.com/main/modules/tinyd1/ (Japanese only) Traveler: Deborah TEN Access Map Access: From Tokyo, board a highway express bus and shuttle for the four hour journey to Oze's trailhead. Oze can also be reached by train and bus. \[quote\] `<br></br>Dropped video frames<br></br><br></br> Found average frame timing of 32.67 ms<br></br><br></br> Line Duration (ms) Time window<br></br> 12686 2267 0:07:02.799 -> 0:07:05.066<br></br> 12687 2600 0:07:05.066 -> 0:07:07.666<br></br> 12688 3000 0:07:07.666 -> 0:07:10.666<br></br> 12689 4133 0:07:10.666 -> 0:07:14.799<br></br> 12690 5533 0:07:14.799 -> 0:07:20.332<br></br> 12691 3000 0:07:20.332 -> 0:07:23.332<br></br> 13217 1467 0:07:40.832 -> 0:07:42.299<br></br> 13218 3000 0:07:42.299 -> 0:07:45.299<br></br> 13219 3000 0:07:45.299 -> 0:07:48.299<br></br> 13242 2267 0:07:49.032 -> 0:07:51.299<br></br> 13243 3000 0:07:51.299 -> 0:07:54.299<br></br> 13244 2467 0:07:54.299 -> 0:07:56.766<br></br> 16241 634 0:09:36.632 -> 0:09:37.266<br></br> 16242 2766 0:09:37.266 -> 0:09:40.032<br></br> 38167 1600 0:21:50.832 -> 0:21:52.432<br></br> 41827 1300 0:23:54.399 -> 0:23:55.699<br></br> 41828 3000 0:23:55.699 -> 0:23:58.699<br></br> 41829 3000 0:23:58.699 -> 0:24:01.699<br></br> 41873 1567 0:24:03.132 -> 0:24:04.699<br></br><br></br>Total frames: 48945<br></br>`