{"id":222128,"date":"2021-04-06T16:34:08","date_gmt":"2021-04-06T07:34:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/?p=222128"},"modified":"2026-01-27T11:45:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T02:45:44","slug":"mizubasyou","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/en\/2021\/04\/mizubasyou\/","title":{"rendered":"Skunk cabbage heralds the arrival of spring in Norikura. See it easily in Nagano."},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spring slowly arrives in Norikura. Skunk cabbage, which begins to bloom as the snow melts, is the first flower of spring that locals look forward to. The beautiful appearance of the skunk cabbage is loved by many visitors to Norikura. It is in reference to their cuteness that the area has been nicknamed &quot;White Riding Hood Hometown.&quot;<br>We will introduce you to some of the best spots on the plateau where you can see skunk cabbage in colonies from late April to mid-May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/7\/embed?mid=1aVzqA-Z9YnWViT6qQgK8j5mJIrbx3OD6\" width=\"100%\" class=\"google-map\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Skunk cabbage heralds spring in Norikura<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/en\/2021\/04\/mizubasyou\/#%E2%9D%B6_%E6%B0%B4%E8%8A%AD%E8%95%89%E3%81%AE%E4%B8%8D%E6%80%9D%E8%AD%B0\" >1. The Mystery of Skunk Cabbage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/en\/2021\/04\/mizubasyou\/#%E2%9D%B7_%E5%AE%AE%E3%81%AE%E5%8E%9F%E6%B0%B4%E8%8A%AD%E8%95%89%E7%BE%A4%E7%94%9F%E5%9C%B0\" >\u2777 Miyanohara Skunk Basho Colony<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/en\/2021\/04\/mizubasyou\/#%E2%9D%B8_%E5%81%B2%E3%81%B6%E3%81%AE%E6%B1%A0%EF%BC%88%E4%B8%80%E3%81%AE%E7%80%AC%EF%BC%89\" >3. Remembrance Pond (Ichinose)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/en\/2021\/04\/mizubasyou\/#%E2%9D%B9_%E3%81%A9%E3%81%98%E3%82%87%E3%81%86%E6%B1%A0%EF%BC%88%E4%B8%80%E3%81%AE%E7%80%AC%EF%BC%89\" >\u2779 Loach Pond (Ichinose)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/en\/2021\/04\/mizubasyou\/#%E2%9D%BA_%E5%A5%B3%E5%B0%8F%E5%B1%8B%E3%81%AE%E6%A3%AE%EF%BC%88%E4%B8%80%E3%81%AE%E7%80%AC%EF%BC%89\" >\u277a Women&#039;s Hut Forest (Ichinose)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/en\/2021\/04\/mizubasyou\/#%E2%9D%BB_%E7%89%9B%E7%95%99%E6%B1%A0\" >\u277b Ushidome Pond<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\" id=\"anchor-fushigi\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-222770 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/0512J-2183.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h2 id=\"anchor-bandokorosoba\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9D%B6_%E6%B0%B4%E8%8A%AD%E8%95%89%E3%81%AE%E4%B8%8D%E6%80%9D%E8%AD%B0\"><\/span>1. The Mystery of Skunk Cabbage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When spring finally arrives in Norikura, the skunk cabbage displays its lovely appearance. But do you know where the skunk cabbage flowers come from? They are actually the densely packed yellow part that blooms in the central &quot;spadish spike.&quot; What look like large white petals are actually bracts, which are leaves that encase the buds. The bracts of the skunk cabbage, which belongs to the Araceae family, are called spathes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although it is a member of the Araceae family, the skunk cabbage is said to actually be poisonous. The Asiatic black bears that live on the Norikura Plateau are said to wake up from hibernation and eat this poisonous skunk cabbage to eliminate winter waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\" id=\"anchor-miyanohara\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-222722 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/miyanohara.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"anchor-bandokorosoba\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9D%B7_%E5%AE%AE%E3%81%AE%E5%8E%9F%E6%B0%B4%E8%8A%AD%E8%95%89%E7%BE%A4%E7%94%9F%E5%9C%B0\"><\/span>\u2777 Miyanohara Skunk Basho Colony<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:60.06899230509119%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"222721\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/en\/2021\/04\/mizubasyou\/p1010941-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/P1010941.jpg?fit=720%2C478&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"720,478\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"P1010941\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/P1010941.jpg?fit=720%2C478&amp;ssl=1\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Open image 1 of 2 in full-screen\" 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data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/miyanohara.jpg?strip=info&amp;w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/miyanohara.jpg?strip=info&amp;w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/miyanohara.jpg?strip=info&amp;w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" loading=\"eager\" class=\"vp-lazyload\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the first colony that can be seen on the plateau, from late April. A small boardwalk leads you to the flock of white riding hoods. You can almost hear the cries of joy at the arrival of spring coming from all around your feet. If you have your own car, park in the car park at Fureai Park Norikura and enjoy a 30-minute walk.<br>(See Norikura Walking Guide Course A)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax\" style=\"min-height:63px;aspect-ratio:unset;\" id=\"anchor-shinobu\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-222730 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/0512J-2148.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"anchor-bandokorosoba\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9D%B8_%E5%81%B2%E3%81%B6%E3%81%AE%E6%B1%A0%EF%BC%88%E4%B8%80%E3%81%AE%E7%80%AC%EF%BC%89\"><\/span>3. Remembrance Pond (Ichinose)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:48.54986189122526%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"222729\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/en\/2021\/04\/mizubasyou\/%ef%bc%96%ef%bc%92%e9%ab%98%e5%8e%9f%e3%81%ae%e7%9b%ae%e8%a6%9a%e3%82%810001sk640x450k-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/%EF%BC%96%EF%BC%92%E9%AB%98%E5%8E%9F%E3%81%AE%E7%9B%AE%E8%A6%9A%E3%82%810001sk640x450k.jpg?fit=500%2C352&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"500,352\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"\uff16\uff12\u9ad8\u539f\u306e\u76ee\u899a\u30810001sk640x450k\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" 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data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/0512J-2148.jpg?ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/0512J-2148.jpg?strip=info&amp;w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/0512J-2148.jpg?strip=info&amp;w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/0512J-2148.jpg?strip=info&amp;w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/0512J-2148.jpg?strip=info&amp;w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/0512J-2148.jpg?strip=info&amp;w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/0512J-2148.jpg?strip=info&amp;w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" loading=\"eager\" class=\"vp-lazyload\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The skunk cabbages of Ichinose are usually at their best around Golden Week. Omoibu Pond is located just a short distance from the Maimenoike parking lot, and you can enjoy the view of the snow-capped Mount Norikura. The sight of the skunk cabbages blooming in this open, panoramic location is refreshing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-parallax\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\" id=\"anchor-dojyou\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-222423 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dojyouike.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"anchor-bandokorosoba\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9D%B9_%E3%81%A9%E3%81%98%E3%82%87%E3%81%86%E6%B1%A0%EF%BC%88%E4%B8%80%E3%81%AE%E7%80%AC%EF%BC%89\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2779 Loach Pond (Ichinose)<\/mark><span 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data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dojyouike.jpg?strip=info&amp;w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dojyouike.jpg?strip=info&amp;w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dojyouike.jpg?strip=info&amp;w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dojyouike.jpg?strip=info&amp;w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dojyouike.jpg?strip=info&amp;w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dojyouike.jpg?strip=info&amp;w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" loading=\"eager\" class=\"vp-lazyload\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Located just a short distance from the Azalea Garden parking lot, this is a great spot to take photos with Mount Norikura towering over the forest surrounding the pond. The pond is reflected upside down, and pretty skunk cabbage flowers pop up here and there on the surface of the water. Enjoy this mystical view.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax\" style=\"min-height:63px;aspect-ratio:unset;\" id=\"anchor-gochiso\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-222739 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/0510F-015.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"anchor-megoya\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9D%BA_%E5%A5%B3%E5%B0%8F%E5%B1%8B%E3%81%AE%E6%A3%AE%EF%BC%88%E4%B8%80%E3%81%AE%E7%80%AC%EF%BC%89\"><\/span>\u277a Women&#039;s Hut Forest (Ichinose)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div 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is recommended for those who can walk for about 1-2 hours. In Megoya Forest, which spreads out deep in Ichinose, you can enjoy close-up views of the Skunk Cabbage blooming quietly beside the boardwalk. The forest, filled with white fairies in full bloom, has a fantastical atmosphere, making you feel as if you have wandered into a fairy tale world.<br>(See Norikura Walking Guide Course D)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax\" style=\"min-height:96px;aspect-ratio:unset;\" id=\"anchor-ushidome\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-223992 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/ushidome.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"anchor-bandokorosoba\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9D%BB_%E7%89%9B%E7%95%99%E6%B1%A0\"><\/span>\u277b Ushidome Pond<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you walk along the boardwalk around Ushidome Pond from the Kyukamura, you can see the skunk cabbage blooming along the boardwalk. (See Course E in the Norikura Walking Guide.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This time we introduced the best spots to see skunk cabbage in Norikura Highlands. Did you find any places that caught your eye?<br>Come and see the skunk cabbages that appear with the arrival of spring at Norikura Plateau and bloom with a dignified presence.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring slowly arrives in Norikura. Skunk cabbage, which begins to bloom as the snow melts, is the first flower of spring that locals look forward to. The beautiful appearance of the skunk cabbage is loved by many visitors to Norikura. It is in reference to their cuteness that the area has been nicknamed &quot;White Riding Hood Hometown.&quot;<br \/>\nWe will introduce you to some of the best spots on the plateau where you can see skunk cabbage in colonies from late April to mid-May.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":32,"featured_media":222122,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"\u4e57\u978d\u306b\u3086\u3063\u304f\u308a\u3068\u3084\u3063\u3066\u304f\u308b\u6625\u3000\u96ea\u878d\u3051\u3068\u5171\u306b\u54b2\u304d\u59cb\u3081\u308b\u6c34\u82ad\u8549\u306f\u3001\u5730\u5143\u306e\u4eba\u3005\u304c\u3068\u308a\u308f\u3051\u697d\u3057\u307f\u306b\u3057\u3066\u3044\u308b \u6625\u4e00\u756a\u4e57\u308a\u306e\u304a\u82b1\u3067\u3059\u3002\u6c34\u82ad\u8549\u306e\u7f8e\u3057\u3044\u4f47\u307e\u3044\u306f\u3001\u4e57\u978d\u3092\u8a2a\u308c\u308b\u591a\u304f\u306e\u65b9\u306b\u3082\u611b\u3055\u308c\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002\u305d\u306e\u611b\u3089\u3057\u3055\u306b\u56e0\u307f\u300c\u767d\u305a\u304d\u3093\u306e\u90f7\u300d\u3068\u3044\u3046\u611b\u79f0\u3092\u3064\u3051\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002\n\uff14\u6708\u4e0b\u65ec\u304b\u3089\uff15\u6708\u4e2d\u65ec\u307e\u3067\u3001\u9ad8\u539f\u5185\u306e\u69d8\u3005\u306a\u5834\u6240\u3067\u3054\u89a7\u3044\u305f\u3060\u3051\u308b \u6c34\u82ad\u8549\u7fa4\u751f\u30b9\u30dd\u30c3\u30c8\u3092\u3054\u7d39\u4ecb\u3057\u307e\u3059\u3002","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[],"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_first_post":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1435],"tags":[1407,1360],"class_list":["post-222128","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recommend","tag-1407","tag-1360"],"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pcD32o-VMI","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_4469.jpg?fit=2136%2C1602&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/222128","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/32"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=222128"}],"version-history":[{"count":59,"href":"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/222128\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":235381,"href":"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/222128\/revisions\/235381"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/222122"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=222128"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=222128"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=222128"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}