Various Scenery

January

Shinjuku Gyoen｜The expression of pine needles against the background of cherry blossoms

This photo was taken in Shinjuku Gyoen with an eye toward a Japanese atmosphere, capturing a close-up of pine needles against a background of cold cherry blossoms.
January2026January 2026Shinjuku GyoenTokyo Metropolitan area松Cherry blossoms (early blooming)Various Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
January

Shinjuku Gyoen｜City and Cherry Blossom Lined Scenery

This photo was taken in Shinjuku Gyoen, with an eye to the combination of the cherry blossoms and a building that stands out even in Shinjuku.
January2026January 2026Shinjuku GyoenTokyo Metropolitan areaCherry blossoms (early blooming)Various Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)modern architecture
January

Shinjuku Gyoen｜Beautiful pine trees with cherry blossoms

This photo was taken in Shinjuku Gyoen with a composition that focuses on a beautifully shaped pine tree and adds cherry blossoms in the background.
January2026January 2026Shinjuku GyoenTokyo Metropolitan area松Cherry blossoms (early blooming)Various Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
January

Shinjuku Gyoen｜Cherry Blossom Background with Pine Tree as Main Character

This photo was taken in Shinjuku Gyoen with a composition that combines a pine tree as the main subject and cherry blossoms as the background.
January2026January 2026Shinjuku GyoenTokyo Metropolitan area松Cherry blossoms (early blooming)Various Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
2026

Raingu Shrine｜Bamboo grove surrounded by tranquility

This photo was taken at the Raikyu Shrine to show the bamboo spreading through the shrine in a quiet atmosphere.
2026February 2026FebruaryKuromiya ShrineShrines, Temples, Castlesbamboo thicketVarious SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)
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.
2026February 2026FebruaryLanternsKuromiya ShrineShrines, Temples, CastlesVarious SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)
January

Hanegi Park｜A winter morning with plum blossoms and Mt.

This photo was taken in Hanegi Park, combining a distant view of Mt. Fuji with a plum tree.
January2026January 2026Mt FujiTokyo Metropolitan areaChinese plumHanegi ParkVarious Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
January

Hanegi Park｜Ume plum blossoms with Mt.

This photo was taken at Hanegi Park, with a pink plum tree blooming in the foreground against the distant Mt.
January2026January 2026Mt FujiTokyo Metropolitan areaChinese plumHanegi ParkVarious Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
January

Kasai Rinkai Park｜Morning Sun Tints Mt.

This photo was taken at Kasai Rinkai Park, where Mt. Fuji turns red in the morning sun.
January2026January 2026Mt FujiTokyo Metropolitan areaVarious SceneryKasai Rinkai Park
January

Ice Pillars of Misotsuchi｜The beauty of icicle formations across the river

This photo shows the icicles of Sanjutsuchi (三十槌), a series of icicles on the opposite bank of the river, taken from the front, expressing the beauty of the formations created by nature.
January2026January 2026icicle in MisotsuchiSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)icicleVarious Scenery
January

Ice Pillars of Misotsuchi｜The power of icicles spreading all over the cliff

This photo was taken at Misotsuchi icicles to give a sense of the power of the countless rows of icicles that cover the entire cliff.
January2026January 2026icicle in MisotsuchiSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)icicleVarious Scenery
January

Ice Pillars of Sanjutsuchi｜Contrast of winter with Japanese cobra and ferns

In this photo, I captured the beautifully shaped icicles of Sanjutsuchi (三十槌) together with ferns growing at their feet to create a natural contrast.
January2026January 2026icicle in MisotsuchiSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)icicleVarious Scenery
January

Hyobaku (icicles) in Misotsuchi｜Texture of the Japanese cobra on a series of ropes

This photo is a close-up of the tsurara (icicles) formed on the icicles of Sanjutsuchi (三十槌), hanging from the ropes, to emphasize the texture of the ice.
January2026January 2026icicle in MisotsuchiSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)icicleVarious Scenery
January

Reflection of the icicles on the surface of the water

This photo was taken at Misotsuchi icicles, with an eye toward the beautiful tsurara on the other side of the river and the reflections on the water.
January2026January 2026icicle in MisotsuchiSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)icicleVarious Scenery
January

Misotsuchi icicles｜A record of icicles worth seeing

This photo was taken at the Misotsuchi icicles to document a group of icicles that were particularly spectacular at the site.
January2026January 2026icicle in MisotsuchiSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)icicleVarious Scenery
January

Sanjutsuchi Ice Pillars｜Winter valley created by ice pillars and rivers

This photo shows the icicles of Misotsuchi, and the well-shaped icicles and the river together create a winter valley atmosphere.
January2026January 2026icicle in MisotsuchiSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)icicleVarious Scenery
January

Sanjutsuchi icicles｜A panoramic view of the icicles from the top of the cliff

This photograph of the icicles of Sanjutsuchi (三十槌) was taken by looking down from the top of the cliff where the parking lot is located and using a tripod to get a stable composition of the entire area.
January2026January 2026icicle in MisotsuchiSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)icicleVarious Scenery
January

Nebuta decorating the entrance of Samukawa Shrine

This photo was taken at the Samukawa Shrine to document the Nebuta of the Year of Noon set up at the entrance.
January2026January 2026Samukawa ShrineKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, CastlesShrine and Ritual DecorationsVarious Scenery
January

Samukawa Shrine｜Scenes of tied fortunes

This photo captures the atmosphere of worship at the Samukawa Shrine, where omikuji are being tied.
January2026January 2026Samukawa ShrineKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, CastlesShrine and Ritual DecorationsVarious Scenery
January

Samukawa Shrine｜A scene of worship with votive ema (votive picture tablet)

This photo shows a line of votive ema (votive votive tablet) at the Samukawa Shrine.
January2026January 2026Samukawa ShrineKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, Castlesvotive picture (originally of horse)Various Scenery
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