We Are Tomodachi Summer 2015

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7 The Japan Alps, with a series of peaks topping 3,000 meters (10,000 feet), are a grand repository of nature and attract many climbers. Kamikochi, located in a valley among the peaks, was introduced to people around the world through the glowing descriptions of Walter Weston (1861–1940), the British missionary who is called the father of modern mountaineering in Japan, and now attracts 1.2 million visitors annually. A ban on private cars has helped preserve the environment, and visitors continue to be captivated by the splendid scenery, such as the view of majestic peaks and the Azusa River from Kappa Bridge, a wooden suspension bridge.Kamikochi: Nagano Prefecture

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