2026 Yokohama Lantern Night (Yokohama Bay Quarter) | A yellow lantern seen from the side
This photo was taken from the side of a cute yellow lantern at the Yokohama Lantern Night event held at Yokohama Bay Quarter.
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2026 Yokohama Lantern Night (Yokohama Bay Quarter) | A Side View of the Lantern Display
This photo was taken from an angle showing a charming display of lanterns at the Yokohama Lantern Night event held at Yokohama Bay Quarter.
2026 Yokohama Lantern Night (Yokohama Bay Quarter) | A Lantern Display with Depth
This photo was taken at the Yokohama Lantern Night event held at Yokohama Bay Quarter. I focused on capturing the sense of depth created by the rows of lanterns by photographing the lantern display from the side.
2026 Yokohama Lantern Night (Yokohama Bay Quarter) | Vibrant Red Lanterns
This photo was taken at the Yokohama Lantern Night event held at Yokohama Bay Quarter and captures a charming lantern with a striking bright red color.
2026 Yokohama Lantern Night (Yokohama Bay Quarter) | Lantern with a Red Bird Design
This photo was taken up close at the Yokohama Lantern Night event held at Yokohama Bay Quarter and shows a lantern decorated with a red bird design.
2026 Yokohama Lantern Night (Yokohama Bay Quarter) | Softly Glowing White Lanterns
This photo was taken at the Yokohama Lantern Night event held at Yokohama Bay Quarter and captures the beautiful lanterns emitting a soft white glow.
2026 Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine | A lantern with the focus set on the second one
This photo was taken at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It captures the row of lanterns stretching into the distance, and I focused on the second lantern from the front to emphasize the sense of depth.
2026 Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine | A lantern in focus in the foreground
This photo was taken at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. I focused on the lantern in the foreground while capturing the orderly rows of lanterns at the shrine, paying special attention to the sense of depth.
2026 Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine | A row of lanterns stretching all the way to the back
I took this photo at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine from a slight distance, focusing on the row of lanterns stretching into the distance.
2026 Niigata’s Principal Shrine, Hakusan Shrine | Lanterns Hanging on the Wall
This photo shows a front-view shot of the lanterns hanging on the wall at Hakusan Shrine, the principal shrine of Niigata.
2026 Niigata’s Principal Shrine, Hakusan Shrine | A Lantern Viewed from the Side
This photo shows a side view of the paper lanterns hanging on the wall at Hakusan Shrine, the principal shrine of Niigata.
2026 Hakone Glass Forest Museum | Lantern-Shaped Art to Enjoy When You Look Up
This photo was taken at the Hakone Open-Air Museum, looking up at a lantern-shaped artwork from below to capture its three-dimensionality and the beauty of its ornamentation.
2026 Hase Temple (Kamakura)｜Temple scenery with lanterns at the entrance
This photo was taken at Hase-ji Temple (Kamakura) from the front of the lanterns displayed at the entrance.
2026 Takumi no Sato (Gunma)｜Cute lanterns hanging from buildings
This photo was taken at Takumi no Sato (Gunma) to show the cute lanterns hanging on the buildings.
2026 Raiku Shrine｜Lights peeking through bamboo branches
This photo was taken at Raikyu Shrine from a slightly higher vantage point to show the lanterns visible through the gaps in the bamboo grass.
November Naritasan Shinshoji Temple｜A grand entrance where the imposing lanterns radiate a sense of history
This photograph was taken with a focus on the magnificent lantern at the entrance of Naritasan Shinshoji Temple.
November Warm composition of maple leaves and lanterns
This photo was taken at the Komine Shrine with a well-balanced arrangement of yellow and red maple leaves and lanterns, giving a sense of warmth in a serene setting.
November Komine Shrine｜Quiet Harmony of Lanterns and Autumn Leaves
This photo was taken at Komine Shrine, where colorful autumn leaves and lanterns combine to create the tranquility and splendor typical of a Japanese garden.
Year 2025 Kawasaki Daishi｜Festival scenes woven by lanterns and the main hall
This photograph captures the large lanterns suspended at the Kawasaki Daishi Wind Chime Festival alongside the architecture of the main hall in the background, blending the festival and temple scenery into a single image.
Year 2025 Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine｜Expression of three-dimensionality with the second lantern as the axis
This photo was taken at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, with the second lantern from the front in focus, in a composition that brings out the depth and continuity of the lanterns in the line.
