This photograph captures a unique moment at the Kawasaki Daishi Wind Chime Festival, where a teruteru-bōzu wind chime faces diagonally forward. It was shot from a perspective that conveys a sense of expression. The "Kawasaki Daishi Wind Chime Festival" is widely recognized as a quintessential summer scene in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Held annually, this event beautifully adorns the temple grounds with approximately 900 varieties of wind chimes gathered from across Japan, each welcoming visitors with its distinct sound and form. Made from diverse materials like glass, ceramic, and metal, the wind chimes produce soothing, cool sounds with every breeze. Unique chimes shaped like daruma dolls or animals are especially popular photo subjects. The grounds offer abundant photo spots; compositions incorporating the historic main hall and five-story pagoda create memorable shots. Perfect for family trips or summer dates, this wind chime festival is cherished annually by many as a soothing spot during the hot season.
- Date: July 20, 2025
- Photographer: Mr. Pon
- Location：Kawasaki Daishi
- Address: 4-48 Daishi-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Japan
- Photography equipment: Canon EOS R
- Lens: Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
- F value: 2.8
- SS: 1/500s
- ISO: 200
