blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Suigo Shihoroi Iris Garden｜Iris-covered pathways in the garden

This photo was taken at Suigo Ushio Iris Garden, showing the road leading into the garden and the irises blooming on both sides of the road.

2026May 2026MaySuigo Itako Iris Gardenblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese irisIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Suigo Shihoroi Iris Garden｜Iris and bridge shining in the morning sun

This photo was taken at Suigo Shihorai Iris Garden, with irises shining softly in the morning sun and a bridge in the garden.

2026May 2026MaySuigo Itako Iris Gardenblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese irisIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Mizumoto Park｜Quiet flowers hidden among lotus leaves

This photo was taken at Mizumoto Park, capturing the moment when the morning sun shines on the lotus flowers that bloom quietly, hidden by lotus leaves.

Year 2025June 2025Juneancient lotusTokyo Metropolitan areaMizumoto Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotus

Oishi Park | Lake Kawaguchi and Lavender as the Morning Light Begins to Shine

This photo was taken at Oishi Park just as the soft early morning light was beginning to fall, capturing the tranquil Lake Kawaguchi and the lavender fields stretching out in shades of purple.

2026July 2026JulylavenderOishi ParkYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Oishi Park | Lake Kawaguchi Bathed in Sunlight and Shaded Lavender Fields

This photo was taken at Oishi Park at a moment when the morning light was just beginning to shine on Lake Kawaguchi in the distance, while the lavender fields in the foreground were still in shadow.

2026July 2026JulylavenderOishi ParkYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Oishi Park | Lavender Fields and a Faint View of Mount Fuji

This photo was taken at Oishi Park and captures the vast lavender field stretching out before me, with Mount Fuji faintly visible in the background.

2026July 2026JulylavenderOishi ParkYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Oishi Park | Blue Skies, Lavender Fields, and Mount Fuji

This photo was taken at Oishi Park using wide-angle mode to capture the summery blue sky, the purple lavender fields, and Mount Fuji visible in the distance all in a single landscape shot.

2026July 2026JulylavenderOishi ParkYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Oishi Park | Lavender and Mount Fuji Bathed in the Morning Sun

This photo was taken at Oishi Park using wide-angle mode to capture a sweeping view of the lavender fields bathed in morning light, the blue sky, and Mount Fuji visible in the distance.

2026July 2026JulylavenderOishi ParkYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Oishi Park | Summer Scenery of Lavender Fields and Mount Fuji

This photo was taken at Oishi Park using Standard Mode to capture the vibrant lavender fields and Mount Fuji towering in the distance with a natural angle of view.

2026July 2026JulylavenderOishi ParkYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Akino Sunflower Festival in Hokuto City | Sunflower Fields and Mountains Viewed from a Hilltop

This photo was taken at the Akino Sunflower Festival in Hokuto City, looking down from a hilltop over a vast sunflower field, with the mountains stretching out in the background.

2026July 2026JulyAkino Sunflower Festival, Hokuto Citysunflower (Helianthus annuus)Yamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Akino Sunflower Festival in Hokuto City | Pathways Through Sunflower Fields with a Sense of Depth

I took this photo at the Akino Sunflower Festival in Hokuto City, deliberately framing the shot to include the path winding through the sunflower field to create a sense of depth.

2026July 2026JulyAkino Sunflower Festival, Hokuto Citysunflower (Helianthus annuus)Yamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Akino Sunflower Festival in Hokuto City | Vast sunflower fields stretching as far as the eye can see

This photo was taken at the Akino Sunflower Festival in Hokuto City, using a composition that offers a sweeping view of the vast sunflower field stretching into the distance from a high vantage point.

2026July 2026JulyAkino Sunflower Festival, Hokuto Citysunflower (Helianthus annuus)Yamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Matsumoto Castle | A View of the Castle Through the Green Maple Leaves

This photo was taken at Matsumoto Castle, with vibrant blue maple leaves in the foreground, so that the green leaves and the castle would overlap beautifully.

2026July 2026JulyMatsumoto CastleShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)azalea

Oishi Park | Lavender Fields and the Serene Lake Kawaguchi

This photo was taken at Oishi Park and captures the lavender fields stretching out in shades of purple, with the tranquil Lake Koutou visible in the background.

2026July 2026JulylavenderOishi ParkYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Oishi Park | Morning Sun Shining on the Lavender Fields and Buildings

This photo was taken at Oishi Park, capturing the morning light streaming into the lavender field and the building visible in the background, with a focus on the changing light.

2026July 2026JulylavenderOishi ParkYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Oishi Park | View of Mount Fuji from the Lavender Fields

This photo was taken at Oishi Park from a lavender field at a moment when Mount Fuji was visible with relative clarity.

2026July 2026JulylavenderOishi ParkMt FujiYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)Various Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Oishi Park | Cosmos Captured from a Low Angle

This photo was taken at Oishi Park from a low angle, looking up at cosmos flowers with beautifully shaped petals.

2026July 2026JulycosmosOishi ParkYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Oishi Park | Yellow Cosmos Seen from a Low Angle

This photo was taken at Oishi Park from a low angle, as if looking directly at the charming yellow Kibana cosmos in bloom.

2026July 2026JulycosmosOishi ParkYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Oishi Park | A Single Yellow Cosmos Blooming in the Shadows

This photo was taken at Oishi Park and shows a yellow cosmos that appears to be blooming all alone in the shadows.

2026July 2026JulycosmosOishi ParkYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Oishi Park | A Lavender Field with the Focus on the Trees

This photo was taken at Oishi Park; I focused on the tree in the background to make the lavender field in the foreground appear soft.

2026July 2026JulylavenderOishi ParkYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)