Beautiful scenery

Senso-ji Temple｜Temple and visitors seen from under the lanterns

This photo was composed at Sensoji Temple, looking up from under the lanterns of Kobunacho, with the temple building at the back, the lanterns, and the visitors together.

2026March 2026MarchTokyo Metropolitan areaSensoji TempleShrines, Temples, Castles

Sensoji Temple｜Close-up of powerful lanterns

This photo was taken at Sensoji Temple, with the Kobunacho lanterns placed in a large, full-screen arrangement to convey the power and presence of the lanterns.

2026March 2026MarchTokyo Metropolitan areaSensoji TempleShrines, Temples, Castles

Sensoji Temple｜Temple architecture with tiled roof and lanterns

This photo was taken at Senso-ji Temple to show the broad tiled roof of the magnificent temple while including the lanterns underneath in the composition to express the massive feeling of the building.

2026March 2026MarchTokyo Metropolitan areaSensoji TempleShrines, Temples, Castles

Asakusa Streetscape｜Streets lit by signboards at dusk

This photo was taken in the streets of Asakusa at dusk, with the lights on the signs of drinking establishments, and gives a sense of the nighttime atmosphere of the city that is typical of Asakusa.

2026March 2026Marchsnapshot (esp. of people)neon light districtTokyo Metropolitan areaAsakusa StreetscapeVarious Scenery

Asakusa Streetscape｜Scintillating signboards in the shopping street at night

This photo captures the twinkling lights of a shopping street sign in the streets of Asakusa to capture the bustling atmosphere of Asakusa at night.

2026March 2026Marchsnapshot (esp. of people)neon light districtTokyo Metropolitan areaAsakusa StreetscapeVarious Scenery

Sensoji Temple｜Lantern decorations and view of large lanterns at the back

This photo was taken at Senso-ji Temple, looking up at the large lanterns at the back of the temple from below the lantern decorations in the Nakamise, to create an impressive view of the rows of lanterns.

2026March 2026MarchTokyo Metropolitan areaSensoji TempleShrines, Temples, Castles

Sensoji Temple｜Bird's eye view of the temple grounds from the observation deck

This photo was taken at Sensoji Temple, looking down from the observation area of the Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center, and captures a bird's-eye view of the Sensoji temple grounds.

2026March 2026MarchTokyo Metropolitan areaSensoji TempleShrines, Temples, Castles

Asakusa Streetscape｜Night view of shopping street with warm light

This photo was taken in the streets of Asakusa to capture the warm glow of the lights of the food shops in the shopping district and to give the viewer a sense of the fun of walking the streets at night.

2026March 2026Marchsnapshot (esp. of people)neon light districtTokyo Metropolitan areaAsakusa StreetscapeVarious Scenery

Washinomiya Shrine｜The precincts lined with lanterns before dawn

This photo was taken at Washinomiya Shrine in the early morning, before dawn, to capture the quiet atmosphere of the lanterns lining the shrine grounds.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, CastlesWashinomiya Shrine

Aogebori River｜Morning light and view of cherry trees and bridge

This photo was taken at the Aogebori River, aiming at the time when the morning light was beginning to come in, and captured the rows of Kawazu cherry trees and the bridge in the soft spring light.

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Aogebori River｜Reflection of rows of cherry trees on the surface of the water

This photo was taken at the Aogehori River to capture the reflection of rows of Kawazu cherry trees on the river's surface and the spring landscape spreading across the water.

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Aoge Horikawa｜Ume blossoms amidst cherry blossoms

This photo was taken on the Aogebori River, where I found plum blossoms mixed in with the Kawazu cherry blossoms, and took a close-up of their lovely appearance.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Chinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)pond skater (any insect of family Gerridae)

Aogebori River｜Daffodils shining in the morning light

This photo was taken at the Aogehori River, capturing the moment when the morning light shines on the daffodils blooming on the bank and the spring flowers shine.

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Aoge Horikawa｜Composition with impressive contrast between piping and cherry blossoms

This photo is a unique composition of a scene of blooming Kawazu cherry trees on the Aogebori River, where I dared to focus on the metal piping and blurred out the cherry blossoms in the background.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)pond skater (any insect of family Gerridae)

Aoge Horikawa｜Kawazu Cherry Blossoms in Bloom in a Residential Area

This photo was taken on the Aogebori River, showing Kawazu cherry blossoms in bloom in a residential area, and represents a spring scene spreading through the town.

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Aogebori River｜Kawazu cherry trees neatly lined up

This photo was taken at the Aogebori River, with a view of the Kawazu cherry trees neatly lined up along the bank, and composed to convey the beauty of the rows of cherry trees.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)pond skater (any insect of family Gerridae)

Aogebori River｜Kawazu Cherry Blossom Lined Trees that Continue to the Back of the River

This photo was taken at the Aogebori River, with an eye to depth so that the Kawazu cherry trees along the bank can be seen far into the distance.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)pond skater (any insect of family Gerridae)

Aogebori River｜Scenery of rape blossoms and cherry blossoms in spring colors

This photo was taken at the Aogebori River, with rape blossoms on the bank in the foreground and Kawazu cherry blossoms in the background, with a spring-like color combination in mind.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Brassica rapa var. amplexicaulupond skater (any insect of family Gerridae)

Aogebori River｜Scenery of bridge and cherry blossoms reflected on the water

This photo was taken on the Aogebori River, with the bridge and Kawazu cherry blossoms reflected on the surface of the quiet river water in the early morning.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)pond skater (any insect of family Gerridae)

Aogebori River｜Rape blossoms seen through gaps in the cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at the Aogehori River, with the single rape blossom seen through a gap in the branches of the cherry trees in focus, in a composition that highlights the main subject.

2026March 2026MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Brassica rapa var. amplexicaulupond skater (any insect of family Gerridae)