Biei in Hokkaido, Japan is home to an abundance of photogenic spots, including the famous Blue Pond and Shikisai-no-Oka. The 'Christmas tree' of Biei is probably the most famous and photographed tree of Japan. This single Tohi spruce tree stands along Panorama Road in the southeastern part of Biei. The reason why this particular tree has become known as the Christmas Tree is simple - not only does its shape look like a Christmas tree, but the foliage at the top of the tree also appears like a star. Tohi spruce trees are a type of the hardy Ezomatsu spruce tree and thus don't shed their leaves during winter. In winter this lone tree stands dignified among the snowy landscape, with its shadow beautiful extending along the ground. Lots of people flock here in pursuit of capturing this beautiful scene on camera. It is also very magical to see the tree amongst the falling snow! It's difficult to get an idea of how crowded this area actually is just by looking at this peaceful image. Luckily this is a private property which means no one can walk in and ruin the amazing field of snow around it.

 

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Artist Print	15" x 15"	$275
Studio Print	20" x 20"	$375
Gallery Print	30" x 30"	$495
Master Print	40" x 40"	$855

Small Print	10" x 15"	$90
Artist Print	12" x 16"	$115
Studio Print	17" x 23"	$195
Gallery Print	20" x 32"	$295
Master Print	24" x 36"	$395

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