April

Cherry Blossom Corridor in Minuma Rice Paddies｜Walking along the Cherry Blossom Road along the river

This photo shows the rows of cherry trees that run straight down right next to the river.

Year 2025April 2025AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Cherry blossom corridor in Minuma rice paddies

Omiya Park｜Spring Festival Frame

I took this photo carefully considering the balance to fit the torii gate, cherry blossoms, food stalls, and tree stump all within a single frame.

Year 2025April 2025AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Omiya Parkcherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Omiya Park｜Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom Reflected in the Water

This photograph captures the reflection of a Somei-Yoshino cherry tree in the water.

Year 2025April 2025AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Omiya Parkcherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Omiya Daini Park｜The expanse of cherry blossoms viewed from the hill

This photo was taken from the top of the hill looking down through the cherry trees to see what is below.

Year 2025April 2025AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Omiya No.2 Parkcherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Omiya Daini Park｜Cherry blossoms and steel pylons, a dialogue in spring

This photo was taken together with a shaped steel tower and a cherry tree blooming next to it.

Year 2025April 2025AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Omiya No.2 Parkcherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Omiya Daini Park｜Cherry blossoms on the hill and wind

This photo shows someiyoshino in full bloom on the hill.

Year 2025April 2025AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Omiya No.2 Parkcherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Joshinji Temple (Bunkyo-ku)｜The temple gate, cherry blossoms, and spring harmony

This photo was taken at a location where someiyoshino cherry trees in full bloom, lanterns, stairs, and the temple gate were all present, and each element was in harmony with the other, creating a truly springtime temple atmosphere.

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Ueno Park｜Benten Hall and Cherry Blossoms by the Water

This photograph captures the waterside of Shinobazu Pond, the Benten Hall standing in the center, and the cherry blossoms in full bloom.

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Ueno Onshi Park｜Cherry blossoms and boats, spring time

This photo was taken together with Shinobazuno Pond, cherry blossoms blooming around it, and a boat slowly moving along the pond.

Year 2025April 2025AprilUeno Onshi ParkTokyo Metropolitan areacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Ueno Onshi Koen｜Do and cherry blossoms, overlapping in spring

This photo shows Benten-do and the cherry blossoms in full bloom surrounding it.

Year 2025April 2025AprilUeno Onshi ParkTokyo Metropolitan areacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Koishikawa Botanical Garden｜Retro Architecture and Memories of Spring

This photograph captures a retro-style building within the park grounds and the cherry blossom tree blooming beside it.

Year 2025April 2025AprilKoishikawa Botanical GardenTokyo Metropolitan areacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Koishikawa Botanical Garden｜A nostalgic charm that shines in the distance

This photo was taken from a slightly pulled-back position, capturing both the cherry tree and the retro building together.

Year 2025April 2025AprilKoishikawa Botanical GardenTokyo Metropolitan areacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Koishikawa Botanical Garden｜Azalea in vivid bloom

This photograph captures the vivid pink color of the Mitsuba Tsutsuji.

Year 2025April 2025AprilazaleaKoishikawa Botanical GardenTokyo Metropolitan areablooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Chidorigafuchi｜Chidorigafuchi: Where Classics Bring Solace

This photo captures the cherry blossoms in full bloom and boats gliding across the water from a classic photo spot at Chidorigafuchi.

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Chidorigafuchi｜Rape blossoms and cherry blossoms, overlapping colors of spring

This photo shows Chidorigafuchi in the background with the rape blossoms in the foreground.

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Chidorigafuchi｜A gaze flowing beyond the blur

This photograph captures the appearance of a Somei-Yoshino cherry tree extending its branches toward the water's edge.

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Yasukuni Shrine｜Curtains of Shrines and Silence of Cherry Blossoms

This photo shows the cherry blossoms in full bloom together with the curtain of the shrine displayed behind them.

Year 2025April 2025AprilTokyo Metropolitan areacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Yasukuni Shrine

Yasukuni Shrine｜Softly layered signs of spring

This photo shows someiyoshino in full bloom and the curtain of the shrine overlapping.

Year 2025April 2025AprilTokyo Metropolitan areacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Yasukuni Shrine

Koganei Park｜Spring layers with depth

In this photo, I blurred out the front of the blooming rape blossoms a bit and focused on the flowers in the back.

Year 2025April 2025AprilKoganei ParkTokyo Metropolitan areablooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Brassica rapa var. amplexicaulu

Koganei Park｜Lily of the valley blooming quietly

This photo shows a lily of the valley quietly blooming in a quiet area.

Year 2025April 2025Aprillily magnolia (Magnolia quinquepeta, Magnolia liliiflora)Koganei ParkTokyo Metropolitan areablooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)