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Beach shore along a river in Mount Osore

A beach shore along the river that passes through the volcanic mountain of Mount Osore. The water is filled with sulfur and said to contain the souls of the dead.

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Date Taken: 06.2014
Date Uploaded: 11.2016
Photo Location: Mitsu, Aomori Prefecture, Japan
Copyright: © Melissa Barron