Murodo-daira at Tateyama

I went up to Murodo-daira Plateau at Tateyama in Toyama Prefecture recently on a research trip for Lonely Planet. I was amazed how much snow was left up there even in June.

Here is a picture of Mikurigaike Pond on the plateau.


Here's a picture of a raicho (ptarmigan) I saw on the plateau. This guy was banded and pretty tame.