Mt, Naka-dake, appeasing the rumbling earth, Aso-san
Mt. Naka-dake, Aso-san
Mt. Naka-dake seen from Mt. Kijima-dake, Aso-san
Aso caldera
Northern part of the Aso caldera & Komezuka ("Rice hill" - the mini volcano), Aso-san
Mt. Naka-dake seen from Mt. Kijima-dake, Aso-san
Getting down from Mt. Kijima-dake, Aso-san
Volcanic grasslands seem to hold secret powers
Mt. Sakurajima
one of the world's most active volcanoes - continuously spawning ash clouds -
at just 4 km from Kagoshima city center (600.000 inhabitants)
Kagoshima port
Eagle & Kagoshima
Sakurajima
Hedgehog rock, Sakurajima
Kagoshima Bay
Lava path in case of need & ash cloud over Kagoshima bay
Ryukyu pine tree