Spring Yotei May 23 2011, 1:22am via flickr.com

Paul Malandain posted a photo:

A beautiful day today, so i took a drive out to my favourite spot for Mt. Yotei shots... today I included a stone (possibly quartz) statue in the forground to add a little Japan-esqueness to the shot... for anyone wondering if if's safe to visit Japan... YES it is and there has never been a threat here in Hokkaido... come visit us! Hokkaido has the best seafood, and wonderful nature.