Synopsis

A short hour's drive from Osaka Station, Mount Kongō offers an accessible haven for leisurely hikes, complete with a convenient ropeway. Its most popular feature is arguably the live camera positioned at the summit. This camera captures an image every hour, broadcasting scenes of hikers to the wider internet. For some, checking the camera at a designated time has become a daily ritual; others visit specifically to reassure family and friends back home. Occasionally, connections are forged with s