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2026

Satte Gongen-do | Sunflower Fields Stretching Far into the Distance

I took this photo at Satte Gongen-do, making a conscious effort to capture the sunflower field stretching into the distance in a way that conveys a sense of depth.
2026

Endo Farm | Sunflower Fields and a Tall Ladder

This photo was taken at Endo Farm and shows the vast sunflower field along with a large stepladder set up in the middle of the field.
2026

Karasawazawa Shrine | Blue Maple Leaves Glowing in the Light

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine, looking up from below at the blue maple leaves glistening in the sunlight.
2026

Karasawazawa Shrine | A goldfish wind chime with the focus on a white goldfish

This photo was taken at Karasawazawa Shrine, where I lined up some cute goldfish wind chimes and focused on the white goldfish in the background.
2026

Daibō Hachiman Shrine | The Many Wind Chimes That Adorn the Shrine Grounds

This photo was taken at Daibo Hachiman Shrine and shows the many wind chimes hanging throughout the shrine grounds.
2026

Karasawase Shrine | A goldfish wind chime visible through a gap in the cloth

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine and shows a cute goldfish wind chime peeking through a gap in the fabric.
2026

Daibo Hachiman Shrine | Wind Chimes Hanging in the Shade of the Trees

I took this photo at Daibo Hachiman Shrine, deliberately composing the shot to capture the wind chimes lined up in the shade of the trees in a way that conveys a sense of depth.
2026

Karasawazawa Shrine | A Cute Goldfish Wind Chime Seen from the Front

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine and shows a cute goldfish wind chime from the front.
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Daibo Hachiman Shrine | Japanese umbrellas at the entrance, as seen from the wind chime path

This photo was taken at Daibo Hachiman Shrine, showing the traditional Japanese umbrellas displayed near the entrance, as seen from beneath the wind chime-lined path leading into the shrine.
2026

Karasawazawa Shrine | A Flower-Adorned Hand-Washing Basin Featuring Hydrangeas

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine and shows the flower-adorned hand-washing basin with beautiful hydrangeas floating in it.
2026

Satte Gongen-do | A Large Tree, a Blue Sky, and Sunflowers

This photo was taken at Satte Gongen-do, capturing the imposing large tree, the blue sky, and the sunflowers blooming all around.
2026

Satte Gongen-do | Yellow Cosmos Shining Against the Backlight

This photo was taken at Satte Gongen-do, where I used backlighting to capture the light shining on the yellow cosmos flowers.
2026

Daibō Hachiman Shrine | Wind Chimes Under a Metal Suspended Lantern

This photo was taken at Daibo Hachiman Shrine and shows a wind chime hanging beneath a metal lantern.
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Daibo Hachiman Shrine | Hanging Lanterns and Wind Chimes Against a Green Backdrop

This photo was taken at Daibo Hachiman Shrine, capturing a wind chime suspended beneath a metal hanging lantern, with the greenery in the background blurred.
2026

Karasawazawa Shrine | Metal Wind Chime Against a Green Background

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine, featuring a beautiful metal wind chime set against a backdrop of vibrant greenery.
2026

Karasawazawa Shrine | Wind Chimes Designed with the Orientation of Amulets in Mind

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine, showing a wind chime from the front, with careful attention paid to the orientation and appearance of the talismans.
2026

Karasawazawa Shrine | A Cat Napping Under a Banner

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine and shows a cat taking a comfortable nap on a bench placed beneath a banner.
2026

Daibo Hachiman Shrine | Amulets with Cute Designs and Wind Chimes

This photo was taken at Daibo Hachiman Shrine and shows a wind chime decorated with charmingly patterned talismans.
2026

Karasawazawa Shrine | A gentle cascade of wind chimes

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine, where I captured the many wind chimes in a soft, ethereal atmosphere while paying attention to the sense of depth.
2026

Karasawazawa Shrine | A Cat Napping, Seen Up Close

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine, where I got close to a cat taking a nap and captured this adorable shot of it sleeping.
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