Notsuke Peninsula in Hokkaido is Japan's longest sandspit, extending for 26 km (about 16 miles) in length. Withered pine trees stand all around on the wetland, giving the landscape a bleak and otherworldly appearance.
Todowara, Notsuke Peninsula, aka "The End of the World" |
On such a day, people are warned not to walk towards the direction from which the sound of bells comes, or not to follow after a little girl wearing red dress.
The location of Notsuke Peninsula
Notsuke Peninsula
The mirror like sea at Notsuke Peninsula
Todowara Promnade
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Also, I love that mysterious legend about the sound of bells/the woman in red. I think I'd freak out if I was there in a foggy day and heard bells from a ship or something xD
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I'm happy you like the legend too! Take care and thank you always for your comment too! Much love!