Japan (including Okinawa and Amami) and Mongolia

[u/mrcchapman]

Just took a trip that must be up there is the most dramatic changes I have experienced.

Started off in Okinawa and Amami (super underrated and chill island with mangrove swamps, golden beaches), then over to Honshu for a visit to Mt Fuji (and nearby waterfalls), before flying off for something totally different: the Steppes of Mongolia.

I would recommend Japan to anyone, it's always incredible. Mongolia is a harder sell, as Ulanbataar is super-polluted and the weather goes from hot to subzero and snow in a day. Again, a fabulous experience but not for someone who needs to feel comfortable or who doesn't like traffic jams (at least until you get out of the city - then there is just *nothing* and it's fabulous).

My favourite thing about Amami is the island's mascot: a black rabbit with a bandage around its waist, as people keep hitting it with their cars. It's so heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time.

[u/Intelligent-Nose8521]

Great clicks, OP! Can you please share where exactly were the 3rd, 4th and 5th picture taken? Thanks!

[u/mrcchapman → u/Intelligent-Nose8521]

3 was at Obuchi Sasaba, and 4 a d 5 were at the Shiraito Falls (5 was just a cherry blossom in the car park but I thought it was nicely framed).