blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Naka-in Temple｜Mimosa at Naka-in Temple heralds the arrival of spring! A special moment at a beautiful temple in Kawagoe City

In this photo, I tried to capture the blue sky and mimosa in the form of looking up from below.

Year 2024March 2024Marchmimosathe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowagerSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Aogebori River｜Color of Spring! Kawazu cherry blossoms and rape blossoms on the Aogebori River

In this photo, the black house is beautiful, and I tried to make that the main subject, sprinkled with cherry blossoms.

Year 2024March 2024MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)pond skater (any insect of family Gerridae)

Aogebori River｜Color of Spring! Kawazu cherry blossoms and rape blossoms on the Aogebori River

For this photo, I tried to capture a collaboration of cherry blossoms, rape blossoms, and the river.

Year 2024March 2024MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)pond skater (any insect of family Gerridae)

Shinkawa Senbonzakura｜Shinkawa Senbonzakura! Pink tunnel in early spring

This photo shows the endless curves of cherry blossom trees and the big blue sky.

Year 2024March 2024MarchChiba prefecture (Kantou area)Shinkawa Senbonzakura (kabuki play)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kuramae Shrine｜Color of Spring! Mimosa and cherry blossoms at Kuramae Shrine

This photo is a close-up of a mimosa and a blurred shot of a lantern in the background to make one point. Kuramae Shrine, located in Taito Ward, Tokyo, is a shrine in a quiet neighborhood.

Year 2024February 2024FebruarymimosaTokyo Metropolitan areablooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Kuramae Shrine

Kiba Park｜Mimosa (mimosa) in Kiba Park, heralding the arrival of spring

In this photo, I tried to capture mimosa flowers swaying in the wind chill from below.

Year 2024February 2024FebruarymimosaKiba ParkTokyo Metropolitan areablooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Tokyo Sky Tree｜Fantastic night view of Kawazu cherry blossoms and Tokyo Sky Tree

I tried to take this photo by focusing on the Sky Tree through the gaps between the cherry petals.

Year 2024February 2024FebruaryTokyo Sky TreeTokyo Metropolitan areacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kameido Tenjin｜Ume Festival at Kameido Tenjin Shrine heralds the arrival of spring! A feast of beautiful weeping plum trees

I tried to take this picture so that the weeping plum tree and the building of Tenjin-sama in the back would show a little.

Year 2024February 2024FebruaryKameido TenjinTokyo Metropolitan areaChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Hamarikyu Gardens｜Rape Blossom Road in Hamarikyu Gardens in Spring

For this photo, I tried to take it with the bend in the path and the sky in the field of rape blossoms in mind.

Year 2024February 2024FebruaryTokyo Metropolitan areaHamarikyu Gardensblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Brassica rapa var. amplexicaulu

Shinjuku Gyoen｜Cherry blossoms in early bloom! A beautiful garden that heralds the arrival of spring

This photo was taken of the cherry blossoms from under a pine tree.

Year 2024February 2024FebruaryShinjuku GyoenTokyo Metropolitan areacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Shinjuku Gyoen｜Cherry blossoms in early bloom! Beautiful flowers heralding the arrival of spring

In this photo, I was conscious of making sure that the entire cherry blossom and the sky in the upper left portion of the photo are clearly visible.

Year 2024February 2024FebruaryShinjuku GyoenTokyo Metropolitan areacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kamogawa Rape Blossom Road｜Enveloped by spring light! Kamogawa Rape Blossom Road

For this photo, I tried to keep in mind the spacious rape field and the sunrise.

Year 2024February 2024FebruaryChiba prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Brassica rapa var. amplexicauluKamogawa Nanohana Road

Soga Plum Grove｜Beautiful plum blossoms in Soga Plum Grove heralding the arrival of spring

In this photo, I tried to take a picture of a well-shaped plum blossom from the back side toward the ground.

Year 2024February 2024FebruarySoga Plum GroveChinese plumKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Atami Itokawa Cherry Blossom Festival｜A dream stage in early spring! Atami Itokawa Cherry Blossom Festival

In this photo, the cherry blossoms out to the river were beautiful, so I tried to capture them in balance with their surroundings.

Year 2024February 2024FebruaryAtami Cherry Blossom Itokawa Cherry Blossom Festivalcherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Atami Cherry Blossom Itokawa Cherry Blossom Festival｜Feel the arrival of early spring! Attractions of the Atami Cherry Blossom Itokawa Cherry Blossom Festival

In this photo, I blurred out the statue to keep the cherry blossoms in the foreground in focus.

Year 2024February 2024FebruaryAtami Cherry Blossom Itokawa Cherry Blossom Festivalcherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Atami Cherry Blossom Itokawa Cherry Blossom Festival｜Atami Cherry Blossom Itokawa Cherry Blossom Festival, heralding the arrival of spring

In this photo, the statue in the back is the main subject, covered with cherry blossoms.

Year 2024February 2024FebruaryAtami Cherry Blossom Itokawa Cherry Blossom Festivalcherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Kawagoe Suijo Park｜From Winter to Spring, Morning Calm with Daffodils in Kawagoe Suijo Park

This photo captures the daffodils blooming around the pond as they are bathed in the morning sun.

JanuaryYear 2024January 2024Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kawagoe Water Parknarcissusblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Akebonoyama Agricultural Park｜Silent Signs of Spring! Plum blossoms at Akebonoyama Agricultural Park

In this photo, I focused on the plum blossoms in the Japanese garden and blurred the stone lantern.

JanuaryYear 2024January 2024Akebonoyama Agricultural ParkChiba prefecture (Kantou area)Chinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Akebonoyama Agricultural Park｜A Little Hope for the End of Winter - Snowdrops at Akebonoyama Agricultural Park

In this photo, the snowdrop is a very small flower, so I brought my phone close to the ground just enough to take the photo.

JanuaryYear 2024January 2024Akebonoyama Agricultural Parksnowdrop (Galanthus spp.)Chiba prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Omiya Daini Park｜Winter daffodils and morning sun! The serene beauty of Omiya Daini Park

In this photo, I tried to capture the daffodils in the morning sun.

JanuaryYear 2024January 2024Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Omiya No.2 Parknarcissusblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)