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Lake Akan

Lake · Kushiro ·

Lake Akan

Lake · Kushiro ·
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I Saw Bears, Sperm Whales, and Red-crowned Cranes in Some of Japan’s Most Beautiful National Parks

"I saw Lake Akan’s crystal-clear caldera waters reflecting mountains and forests, and learned it is uniquely home to mysterious marimo algae balls (designated a National Special Natural Monument); scientists study these marimo—only Lake Akan is now reported to host the large marimo nearly 5 inches in diameter—and their formation remains a captivating local mystery tied to water currents." - Kristen Pope

https://www.travelandleisure.com/hokkaido-japan-national-parks-8606831

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Volcanic crater lake with hot springs, forests, and Marimo algae

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Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan Get directions

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Volcanic crater lake with hot springs, forests, and Marimo algae

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Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan Get directions

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