Beautiful scenery

Hanyu Suigo Park | Sunflowers and the Blue Sky Above

This photo was taken at Hanyu Suikō Park, where I captured the sunflowers and the blue sky together by looking up at them from a low angle.

2026August 2026Augustsunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Hanyu Suigo Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Daio Wasabi Farm | A Side View of the Waterwheel House

This photo shows a side view of the waterwheel house at Daio Wasabi Farm.

2026August 2026AugustDaio Wasabi FarmVarious SceneryNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)Landscape Photography

Hanyu Suigo Park | Blue Skies and Glistening Sunflowers

This photo was taken at Hanyu Suikō Park, where sunflowers glisten in the sunlight against a backdrop of a bright blue sky.

2026August 2026Augustsunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Hanyu Suigo Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Hanyu Suigo Park | Close-up of Sunflowers Against a Blue Sky

This photo was taken at Hanyu Suikyo Park; it captures a close-up of sunflowers glistening in the sunlight, with a blue sky in the background.

2026August 2026Augustsunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Hanyu Suigo Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

In Nagano Prefecture | Rice Fields and Summer Cumulonimbus Clouds

This photo was taken in Nagano Prefecture and shows rice paddies with towering cumulonimbus clouds looming overhead.

2026August 2026Augustpaddy fieldVarious SceneryNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Hanyu Suigo Park | Sunflower Fields, Blue Skies, and Summer Clouds

This photo was taken at Hanyu Suigo Park, where I captured a view of the entire sunflower field from a high vantage point, along with the blue sky and large clouds.

2026August 2026Augustsunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Hanyu Suigo Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Hanyu Suigo Park | A Curving Field of Sunflowers

This photo was taken at Hanyu Suikyo Park, looking out over the entire sunflower field from a high vantage point, with a focus on capturing the curves of the flower field.

2026August 2026Augustsunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Hanyu Suigo Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Otone, the Birthplace of Children's Songs | Soft and Gentle Water Hyacinths

This photo was taken at "Furusato Otone," the birthplace of the children's song, capturing a close-up of a water hyacinth flower while giving the entire scene a soft, dreamy atmosphere.

2026August 2026AugustAsarum nipponicum (species of wild ginger)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Ontone, the home of children's songsblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Tōkō-ji Temple (Azumino City) | Giant Geta and the Mountain Gate

This photo was taken at Tōkō-ji Temple (Azumino City); I focused on the large geta in the foreground and captured the temple gate visible in the background.

2026August 2026AugustTōkō-ji Temple (Azumino City)Shrines, Temples, CastlesNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Kuiizu Shrine, the Principal Shrine of Iwatsuki in Musashi Province | A Summer Shrine Adorned with Green Maple Leaves

This photo was taken at Kiuizu Shrine, the principal guardian shrine of Iwatsuki in Musashi Province, in a slightly dimly lit area, with the blue maple leaves in the background.

2026August 2026AugustSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kuizu Shrine, the general guardian of Bushu-Iwatsukiblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)azalea

Kuiizu Shrine, the Principal Shrine of Iwatsuki in Musashi Province | Close-up of the Red Glass Wind Chime

This photo was taken at Kiuizu Shrine, the principal guardian shrine of Iwatsuki in Musashi Province; I focused on the glass part of the red wind chime and took a close-up shot.

2026August 2026AugustSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kuizu Shrine, the general guardian of Bushu-IwatsukiVarious Scenerywind chime

Kuiizu Shrine, the Principal Shrine of Iwatsuki in Musashi Province | Banners for the "Cool Bells Pilgrimage" That Brighten Up the Summer

This photo shows a banner reading “Ryōsuzu Mairi” at Kiuizu Shrine, the principal shrine of Iwatsuki in Musashi Province.

2026August 2026AugustSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kuizu Shrine, the general guardian of Bushu-IwatsukiShrines, Temples, Castles

Mashiko Sunflower Fields | A View of the Sunflower Fields from a Hilltop

This photo was taken from a high vantage point at the Mashiko Sunflower Field, capturing a wide view of the entire field of sunflowers stretching out before me.

2026August 2026Augustsunflower (Helianthus annuus)Tochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Mashiko Sunflower Fieldblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kuiizu Shrine, the Principal Shrine of Iwatsuki in Musashi Province | Blue Wind Chimes Against a Sparkling Background

This photo was taken at Kiuizu Shrine, the principal guardian shrine of Iwatsuki in Musashi Province, with a blue wind chime as the main subject and a sparkling blue bokeh effect in the background.

2026August 2026AugustSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kuizu Shrine, the general guardian of Bushu-IwatsukiVarious Scenerywind chime

Kuiizu Shrine, the Principal Shrine of Iwatsuki in Musashi Province | Beautiful ema featuring peacocks

This photo shows an ema depicting a peacock at Kiuizu Shrine, the principal guardian shrine of Iwatsuki in Musashi Province.

2026August 2026AugustSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kuizu Shrine, the general guardian of Bushu-IwatsukiShrines, Temples, Castles

Futarasan Shrine | Wind chimes swaying against a backdrop of greenery

This photo was taken at Futarasan Shrine, featuring a beautiful wind chime and the talismans hanging from it, with the trees stretching out in the background.

2026August 2026AugustFutarasan ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenerywind chime

Mashiko Sunflower Field | Sunflower Field and Wooden Benches

This photo was taken from a short distance away and shows a bench placed in the middle of the sunflower field in Mashiko.

2026August 2026Augustsunflower (Helianthus annuus)Tochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Mashiko Sunflower Fieldblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Higashi-Takahashi | Green Kochia and a Crisp Blue Sky

This photo was taken at Higashi-Takahashi and captures the lush green kochia plants and the blue sky stretching out above them.

2026August 2026Augustkochia (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)Azuma TakahashiTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)leaves changing color (colour)

Futarasan Shrine | Wind Chime Amulets and a Soft Background

This photo was taken at Futarasan Shrine; I blurred the background softly and focused on the wind chime talisman facing this way.

2026August 2026AugustFutarasan ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenerywind chime

Otone, the Birthplace of Children's Songs | Water Hyacinths Glistening in the Light

This photo was taken in Otone, the birthplace of the children’s song, and shows water hyacinths glistening in the sunlight.

2026August 2026AugustAsarum nipponicum (species of wild ginger)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Ontone, the home of children's songsblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)