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Mimosa tree looking up at the brightly lit

This photo was taken with a brighter setting, looking up at the tall mimosa tree in the hospital from below.

Year 2025March 2025Marchmimosathe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowagerSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Nakayon｜Silence of mimosa with dark finish

I took this photo with a slightly darker exposure while looking up at the tall mimosa trees towering over the hospital.

Year 2025March 2025Marchmimosathe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowagerSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Soft and gentle spring mimosa

I took this picture of a tall mimosa tree in the hospital to create a fluffy, gentle atmosphere while looking up at it.

Year 2025March 2025Marchmimosathe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowagerSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Abuda Fukujuso no Sato｜Colorful plum grove captured by F11

This photo was taken looking down from the gazebo, with an aperture of f/11, of a plum grove with colorful plum blossoms.

Year 2025March 2025MarchAbuda Fukujuso no SatoChinese plumGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Abuda Fukujuso no Sato｜Fukujuso gently blooms in lovely flowers

In this photo, I tried to gently photograph the dainty blooming Fukujuso flowers so that their loveliness would be enhanced.

Year 2025March 2025MarchAbuda Fukujuso no Satopheasant's eyeGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Abuda Fukujuso no Sato｜Soft plum blossoms painted at f/2.8

This photo was taken from the gazebo with a wide aperture of f/2.8 of the colorful plum grove.

Year 2025March 2025MarchAbuda Fukujuso no SatoChinese plumGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Abuda Fukujuso no Sato｜Focus on yellow Fukujuso

In this photo, I carefully focused on the small, pretty Fukujuso flowers.

Year 2025March 2025MarchAbuda Fukujuso no Satopheasant's eyeGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Haruna Plum Grove｜A snowy expanse of white plum blossoms

This photo was taken from the top of the gazebo, looking down on the plum grove with its entire surface dyed white.

Year 2025March 2025MarchChinese plumHaruna Plum GroveGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Haruna Plum Grove｜Tree-lined avenue of neatly arranged white plum trees

This photo was taken of a neat row of white plum trees.

Year 2025March 2025MarchChinese plumHaruna Plum GroveGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Haruna Plum Grove｜Pure white plum grove seen from a hill

This photo is a view from the gazebo, capturing the scenery of a pure white plum grove spreading all around.

Year 2025March 2025MarchChinese plumHaruna Plum GroveGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Minogo Plum Grove｜Spring Color Volume of Kawazu Cherry Blossoms and Rape Blossoms

In this photo, I tried to capture the volume of the Kawazu cherry blossoms and rape blossoms, which were blooming vigorously in the plum grove.

Year 2025March 2025Marchcherry blossomMinogo Plum GroveGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Misato Plum Grove | Paths Like Cherry Blossom Tunnels

This photo was taken from a perspective that feels like walking along a path lined with Kawazu cherry blossoms on both sides.

Year 2025March 2025Marchcherry blossomMinogo Plum GroveGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Misato Plum Grove | A View of White Plum Blossoms Peeking Through Cherry Blossoms

This photo was taken by gently peering through the branches of a Kawazu cherry tree at the white plum grove spreading out in the background.

Year 2025March 2025Marchcherry blossomMinogo Plum GroveGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Minogo Plum Grove｜Harmony of red and white plum blossoms, rape blossoms and bamboo grove

In this photo, I tried to capture the red and white plum blossoms, rape blossoms, and the bamboo grove in the background together.

Year 2025March 2025MarchChinese plumMinogo Plum GroveGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Minogo Plum Grove｜Waterfall plum trees with a stream in mind

This photo was carefully taken to capture the weeping plum trees in bloom in the park.

Year 2025March 2025MarchChinese plumMinogo Plum GroveGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Minogo Plum Grove｜Umezale plum tree movement in close-up

This photo is a close-up of a weeping plum tree with flowing lines.

Year 2025March 2025MarchChinese plumMinogo Plum GroveGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Flower and Greenery Promotion Center｜A single mimosa tree shining in the blue sky

This photo was taken looking up at a single mimosa rising against a clear blue sky.

Year 2025March 2025MarchmimosaSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Flower and Greenery Promotion Center

Arakawa bank｜Asaho cherry tree blooms on the bank

This photo was taken of a single anguillo cherry tree blooming on a bank, with an eye toward overall balance.

Year 2025March 2025MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Arakawa bank

Arakawa bank｜Yasugyo cherry blossoms dyed by the setting sun

This photo was taken together with the Ayuko cherry blossoms blooming on the bank and the slowly setting sun.

Year 2025March 2025MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)sunsetMorning glow and evening glowcherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Arakawa bank

Gyoda Hachiman Shrine｜Elegant pink flower hand-watering

This photo shows the beautiful pink-toned hanatemizu at Gyoda Hachiman Shrine, with its gorgeous colors.

Year 2025March 2025MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Various SceneryHeracleum nipponicum (species of hogweed)Gyoda Hachiman Shrine