blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Hasedera Temple (Kamakura) | The serene beauty of Hasedera Temple woven by stone statues and hydrangeas

This photo was taken at Hase-ji Temple during the season when the hydrangeas are at their best, and shows the stone statues in the temple together with the hydrangeas.

Year 2024May 2024MayKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Hase Temple (Kamakura)

Kuki Shobu General Branch Office｜Purple carpet of lavender fields spreading in early summer at the Kuki Shobu General Branch Office

This photo was taken with the depth of an expansive lavender field in mind.

Year 2024June 2024JunelavenderKuki Shobu General Branch OfficeSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kuki Shobu General Branch Office｜Aroma and Healing Spaces: Lavender Spots at the Kuki Shobu General Branch Office

This photo was taken by balancing the lavender, the shed, and the trees so that they are in harmony with each other.

Year 2024June 2024JunelavenderKuki Shobu General Branch OfficeSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Koga Kouhou Park｜The Big Blooming Ooga Lotus: The Summer Attraction of Koga Kouhou Park

In this photo, I found a beautifully shaped Ooga lotus and captured its delicate form from right beside it.

Year 2024June 2024JuneFurukawa Kouhou Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)lotus

Furukawa Kōbō Park｜The Magnificence That Reaches the Heavens Furukawa Kōbō Park's Ōga Lotus

For this photo, I looked for a tall, growing Ooga lotus and photographed it looking up from below.

Year 2024June 2024JuneFurukawa Kouhou Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)lotus

Amabiki Kannon (Amabiki-yama Rakuhōji Temple)｜A Summer Tradition: Enchanting Water Flowers Floating on the Surface

In this photo, I was conscious of the harmony between the underwater flowers in the foreground and the fresh greenery in the background.

Year 2024June 2024Junehydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)Amabiki Kannon (Amabikiyama Rakuhoji Temple)

Amabiki Kannon (Amabiki-yama Rakuhōji Temple)｜Savoring the Beauty of the Rainy Season Amabiki Kannon's Hydrangea Festival and Flowers in the Water

In this photo, I tried to balance the underwater flowers in the foreground with the buildings and background in the background.

Year 2024June 2024Junehydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)Amabiki Kannon (Amabikiyama Rakuhoji Temple)

Zenchōji Temple｜Escape the clamor and find solace in the lotus-filled tranquility of Zenchōji Temple in early summer

This photo was taken with an eye to showing the entire landscape, including the lotus in the foreground.

Year 2024July 2024JulyZenchōji TempleSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Various Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotuswind chime

Zenchōji Temple｜The modest beauty of each lotus flower blooming at Zenchōji Temple

In this photo, I focused on the lotus in the foreground and blurred the background to emphasize the presence of the flowers.

Year 2024July 2024JulyZenchōji TempleSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Various Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotuswind chime

Sakura Lavender Land｜A purple carpet A moment of healing at Sakura Lavender Land

This photo was taken with an eye toward balance so that the blue sky and lavender fields would blend together harmoniously.

Year 2024July 2024JulylavenderSakura Lavender LandChiba prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Sakura Lavender Land｜The Charm of Sakura Lavender Land: A Soothing Fragrance and Breathtaking Views

This photo was taken by spotlighting the vibrant lavender as the star of the show.

Year 2024July 2024JulylavenderSakura Lavender LandChiba prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Isumi Railway｜Scenery of spring railroad seen through rape blossoms

This photo was taken with a running railroad in the background, with rape blossoms blurred in the foreground, to create a sense of the season.

Year 2024March 2024MarchIsumi RailwayChiba prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Brassica rapa var. amplexicaulu

Weeping cherry blossoms in Chūin shining in the morning sun, a serene spring scene

This photo was taken by focusing on the weeping cherry trees and blurring the buildings behind them to highlight the cherry blossoms.

Year 2024March 2024Marchthe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowagerSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Cherry Blossom Draped with Graceful Drooping Weeping Cherry Blossoms

In this photo, I focused on the building sign and blurred the weeping cherry tree in the foreground to create a composition with depth.

Year 2024March 2024Marchthe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowagerSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Isoyama Shrine｜A fantastic early summer festival at Isoyama Shrine with lanterns and hydrangeas

In this photo, I focused on the hydrangea in the foreground and blurred the hydrangea approach in the background to create a three-dimensional effect.

Year 2024June 2024JuneTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Isoyama Shrinehydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Ohchuji Temple｜The beauty of hydrangeas at Ohchuji Temple, where history and nature are in harmony

This photo is an overall view of the entrance area of Daechu-ji Temple.

Year 2024June 2024Junetype of temple in the Kinki area containing a statue of AvalokitesvaraTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Isoyama Shrine｜A fantastic early summer moment at Isoyama Shrine, decorated with lanterns and hydrangeas

This photo was composed to emphasize a sense of depth by capturing the approach lined with hydrangeas from the front.

Year 2024June 2024JuneTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Isoyama Shrinehydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Daichu-ji Temple｜Enjoy the vibrant hydrangeas at Daichu-ji Temple, enveloped in tranquility

This photo was taken with the hydrangea near the entrance of Daechu-ji Temple as the main subject and in focus in the foreground.

Year 2024June 2024Junetype of temple in the Kinki area containing a statue of AvalokitesvaraTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Daichu-ji Temple｜The fantastical Daichu-ji Temple, where hydrangeas and gates weave a magical tapestry during the rainy season

This photo was taken near the entrance to Daechu-ji Temple, with the hydrangea in the foreground in focus.

Year 2024June 2024Junetype of temple in the Kinki area containing a statue of AvalokitesvaraTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

A moment of serenity in Mizumoto Park with the morning sun and hydrangea

This photo was taken through a hydrangea lit by the morning sun.

Year 2024June 2024Junemorning glowMorning glow and evening glowTokyo Metropolitan areaMizumoto Parkhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)