Mountainside in Autumn

This piece captures the vibrant beauty of autumn in Shiobara, a picturesque hot spring town in Japan’s Tochigi Prefecture. The composition highlights the striking Saruiwa ('Monkey Rock') formation, standing amidst a river that mirrors the fiery reds, oranges, and yellows of the season’s foliage. With a dedication to preserving Japan’s natural beauty, this work evokes the poetic serenity and deep emotional essence of autumn.