Parks, theme parks and buildings

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine｜The three-dimensional effect of wind chimes expressed by focusing and blurring in the foreground

This photo was taken at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, looking up at the wind chimes from below, with the wind chimes in the foreground in focus and the background blurred to create a three-dimensional effect.

Year 2025July 2025JulySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kawagoe Hikawa ShrineVarious Scenerywind chime

Sakura Lavender Land｜Lavender fields wrapped in soft light

This photo was taken at Sakura Lavender Land with soft light and focus that enveloped the entire lavender field with a gentle impression, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

Year 2025July 2025JulylavenderSakura Lavender LandChiba prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Nambada Castle Park｜A close-up of an ancient lotus that brings out the delicacy of its petals

This photo was taken at Nambada Castle Park, getting much closer to the ancient lotus flower to carefully bring out the delicacy and color gradation of the petals.

Year 2025July 2025Julyancient lotusSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotusNambada Castle Park

Nambada Castle Park｜An expansive composition with a bird's eye view of the ancient lotus pond and nature

This photo, taken as a bird's-eye view of the entire ancient lotus pond in Nambada Castle Park, is a well-balanced shot of the spreading lotus landscape and the surrounding nature.

Year 2025July 2025Julyancient lotusSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotusNambada Castle Park

Nambada Castle Park｜Silence of water lilies and light on the water surface

This photo was taken in Nambada Castle Park of water lilies blooming in a pond under soft natural light, and was composed with the serenity of the flowers on the surface of the water in mind.

Year 2025July 2025JulySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)pygmy waterlily (Nymphaea tetragona)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nambada Castle Park

Cute sunflower that bloomed a little

This photo was taken in natural light to convey the lovely impression of a well-shaped sunflower found in a field near Nambada Castle Park, standing a little.

Year 2025July 2025Julysunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Saitama｜Aggressive sunflowers blooming strongly.

In this photo, I tried to capture the powerful blooming sunflowers I encountered in a field near Nambada Castle Park, using composition and angles to convey an aggressive atmosphere.

Year 2025July 2025Julysunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Saitama Prefecture｜Summer sunflowers against the backdrop of blue houses

This photograph of sunflowers blooming in a field near Nambada Castle Park, with a blue house in the background, was composed with summery contrast in mind.

Year 2025July 2025Julysunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Machida Dahlia Garden｜Summer Scenery of Hydrangea and Fountain

This photo was taken at the Machida Dahlia Garden with hydrangeas in the background and the movement of water from the fountain superimposed to create a summery, refreshing landscape with depth.

Year 2025June 2025Junewater fountainTokyo Metropolitan areaMachida Dahlia GardenVarious Scenery

Machida Dahlia Garden｜The expression of the fountain seen through dahlias

This photo was taken at the Machida Dahlia Garden to capture the fountain through the dahlia flowers in the foreground, creating a composition that allows the viewer to enjoy the collaboration of flowers and water.

Year 2025June 2025Junewater fountainTokyo Metropolitan areaMachida Dahlia GardenVarious Scenery

Machida Dahlia Garden｜Stylish dahlias with a dignified impression

This photograph was taken at the Machida Dahlia Garden, where stylish, well-formed dahlia flowers were selected and their dignified appearance carefully captured.

Year 2025June 2025Junedahlia (Dahlia pinnata)Tokyo Metropolitan areaMachida Dahlia Gardenblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Machida Yakushiike Park ｜Harmony of fresh greenery and pond

This photo was taken at Machida Yakushiike Park, capturing the beauty of the scenery surrounded by fresh greenery in early summer and the tranquil surface of the pond.

Year 2025June 2025Junenew green leavesTokyo Metropolitan areaMachida Yakushiike ParkVarious Scenery

Machida Yakushiike Park ｜Taiko Bridge under fresh greenery

This photo was taken at Machida Yakushi-ike Park, looking up at the gently curving Taiko-bashi Bridge under the refreshing fresh greenery.

Year 2025June 2025Junenew green leavesTokyo Metropolitan areaMachida Yakushiike ParkVarious Scenery

Machida Dahlia Garden｜A view of hydrangea over the fountain

This photo was taken at the Machida Dahlia Garden over the fountain with the hydrangea blooming in the back, capturing a refreshing scene where water and flowers come together.

Year 2025June 2025Junewater fountainTokyo Metropolitan areaMachida Dahlia Gardenhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)Various Sceneryblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Hydrangea blooming near the entrance of Jindaiji Temple

This photo was taken of hydrangeas blooming near the entrance to Jindaiji Temple. The composition was designed to enhance the gentleness of the flowers along with the soft light.

Year 2025June 2025JuneTokyo Metropolitan areaJindaiji Templehydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Jindaiji Temple｜New green scenery in dark tones

This photo is an impressive scene at Jindaiji Temple, where the somewhat dimly lit fresh green scenery was purposely photographed in dark tones to emphasize the calm atmosphere.

Year 2025June 2025Junenew green leavesTokyo Metropolitan areaJindaiji TempleVarious Scenery

Jindaiji｜Scenery with fresh greenery and banners

This photo was taken at Jindaiji Temple to capture both the serenity of the temple and its everyday atmosphere by capturing the dimly lit fresh greenery and the banners standing amidst it together.

Year 2025June 2025Junebanner (e.g. banner to go up and down, up and down, etc.)new green leavesTokyo Metropolitan areaJindaiji TempleVarious Scenery

Jindai Botanical Garden｜Silence of white roses and stone statues

This photo was taken in the rose garden of the Jindai Botanical Park, with white roses and stone statues as the main subjects, to emphasize the clean and quiet atmosphere.

Year 2025June 2025JuneTokyo Metropolitan areaJindai Botanical Gardenblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)rose

Shaved ice flags shining in fresh greenery at Jindaiji Temple

This photo was taken at Jindaiji Temple, capturing the shaved ice flags standing amidst the lush fresh greenery, giving a sense of the season and the bustle of the approach to the temple.

Year 2025June 2025Junebanner (e.g. banner to go up and down, up and down, etc.)new green leavesTokyo Metropolitan areaJindaiji TempleVarious Scenery

Jindai Botanical Park｜Stone statues seen from among the roses

This photo, taken in the rose garden of the Jindai Botanical Park, captures the stone statue from among the blooming roses, and the quiet beauty of nature and the sculpture is striking.

Year 2025June 2025JuneTokyo Metropolitan areaJindai Botanical Gardenblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)rose