AUSTERITY
AUSTERITY
The sun had just set over Mount Hakkoda and the sky was somber. The roaring sound of the vehement waters resonated throughout the valley, and I was completely overwhelmed by something which somewhat felt like the fury of gods. I was so worn down after the long journey, but tried hard and pulled myself together, because I had a strange fear that, if I let go of myself, I would be sucked into the waterfall basin and never make it out.