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Unbeaten by the winter

Jigokudani valley is famous for the snow monkey. They come down to this place in the daytime in the winter to get warm their body by the hot spring. Although winter is hard to survive for every wildlife, they look relaxing and enjoying the season.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Yamanouchi-machi, Nagano-pref, Japan
Camera: ILCE-9M2
Copyright: © Atsuyuki Ohshima