2026 Togakushi Shrine | A Majestic Cedar Tree Bathed in Light
This photo was taken at Togakushi Shrine and captures the moment when light streams through a section of a magnificent cedar tree, making the texture of its bark stand out.
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2026 Togakushi Shrine | Komainu Reflecting Light and Shadow
This photo was taken at Togakushi Shrine and captures a striking scene in which light and shadow are reflected on the komainu, evoking a sense of yin and yang.
2026 The Great Buddha of Tokyo | Focus on the Little Jizo Statue
This photo was taken at the Great Buddha of Tokyo, with the focus set on one of the small Jizō statues lined up there.
2026 Tokyo Daibutsu | Ema with Depth
This photo was taken at the Tokyo Daibutsu, where I captured the ema at the Tokyo Daibutsu with a focus on creating a sense of depth.
2026 Tokyo Great Buddha | The Gate and Sign at Mt. Akatsuka
This photo was taken at the Great Buddha of Tokyo and shows the entrance gate outside the temple grounds and a sign that reads “Mt. Akatsuka.”
2026 Tokyo Daibutsu | Green Maple Leaves Against a Bright Background
This photo was taken at the Tokyo Daibutsu, capturing the blue maple leaves spreading out near the entrance.
2026 Tokyo Great Buddha | A Front View of the Great Buddha
This photo was taken at the Tokyo Daibutsu, showing the Great Buddha from the front.
2026 The Great Buddha of Tokyo | A Jizo Statue Against a Green Background
This photo was taken at the Tokyo Daibutsu, featuring a Jizō statue against a backdrop of greenery stretching into the distance.
2026 The Great Buddha of Tokyo | A Jizō Statue with a Blurred Background
This photo was taken at the Tokyo Daibutsu, featuring a Jizō statue with the background heavily blurred.
2026 The Great Buddha of Tokyo | Hotei Seen Through a Gap in the Greenery
This photo was taken at the Tokyo Daibutsu, showing a statue of Hotei peeking out from among the green trees.
2026 Tōkō-ji Temple (Azumino City) | A View of the Large Geta and the Temple Gate
This photo was taken at Tōkō-ji Temple (Azumino City) and shows the large geta placed in front of the temple gate, along with the temple itself visible in the background.
2026 Tōkō-ji Temple (Azumino City) | Foreground Blur of Geta and the Temple
This photo was taken at Tōkō-ji Temple (Azumino City); I blurred the large geta in front of the temple gate and focused on the interior of the temple visible beyond them.
2026 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.
2026 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.
2026 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.
2026 Futarasan Shrine | The Impressive Expressions of the Komainu
This photo was taken at Futarasan Shrine; I focused on the expression of the komainu and captured a close-up of its face.
2026 Futarasan Shrine | A Rabbit Statue Standing Out Against a Dark Background
This photo was taken at Futarasan Shrine, with the rabbit statue as the main subject and the background intentionally darkened.
2026 Karasawazawa Shrine | Shaved Ice Banners and the Summer Blue Sky
This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine and captures the shaved ice banner standing in front of the rest house, along with the summery blue sky and white clouds.
2026 Daibō Hachiman Shrine | Ema with a Bold Design
This photo was taken at Daibo Hachiman Shrine and shows an ema featuring a bold and stylish design.
2026 Daibo Hachiman Shrine | Komainu Wearing a Straw Hat
This photo was taken at Daibo Hachiman Shrine and shows a cute komainu wearing a straw hat.
