Parks, theme parks and buildings

Gyoda Hachiman Shrine｜A Hidden Gem Where You Can Enjoy the Beauty of the Four Seasons

This photo was taken from directly above the beautiful Hanatatemizu.

Year 2023September 2023SeptemberSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Various SceneryHeracleum nipponicum (species of hogweed)Gyoda Hachiman Shrine

Mizumoto Park｜Color in early summer! Competition of irises and hydrangeas in Mizumoto Park

This photo shows irises in full bloom.

Year 2023June 2023JuneTokyo Metropolitan areaMizumoto Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese iris

Oshi Castle｜A Beautiful Landscape Woven from History and Nature

In this photo, I tried to capture the lined Japanese umbrellas, bamboo, and fresh greenery of maple trees.

Year 2023September 2023SeptemberJapanese umbrellaSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)name of a castle built on the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendarVarious Scenery

Koiwa Iris Garden｜The Enchanting Beauty of Koiwa Iris Garden Glowing in the Morning Sun

In this photo, I tried to capture how iris flowers look like jewels in the morning sun.

Year 2023June 2023JuneKoiwa Iris Gardenmorning glowMorning glow and evening glowTokyo Metropolitan areablooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese iris

Fureai Bridge｜Former Nakagawa Fureai Bridge! Hydrangeas and Tokyo Skytree weave a breathtaking sunset view

In this photo, I tried to balance the setting sun, pink hydrangea, and Sky Tree.

Year 2023June 2023Junesuspension bridgesunsetMorning glow and evening glowTokyo Metropolitan areahydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Ashikaga Flower Park｜The Beauty of Wisteria in Ashikaga Flower Park, a Fantasy of Spring

I took this photo with lupines as the main subject and wisteria flowers in the background.

Year 2023April 2023AprilAshikaga Flower ParkTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)wisteria flower

Sunset reflected in the Saitama countryside! Beautiful reflections woven by nature

In this photo, I tried to capture a dynamic sunset reflection in a rice paddy.

Year 2023June 2023JuneSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)sunsetMorning glow and evening glowpaddy fieldVarious Scenery

Ashikaga Flower Park｜A fantastic world of wisteria! Beautiful reflections at Ashikaga Flower Park

This photo shows the wisteria trellis reflected in the park's swamp.

Year 2023April 2023AprilAshikaga Flower ParkTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)wisteria flower

Kisai General Gymnasium Fuji Arena｜Kisai Hydrangea Road! Fantastic co-starring of white flowers and sunset

This photo was taken of the pure white Annabelle Road and the sunset.

Year 2023June 2023JuneSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)sunsetMorning glow and evening glowhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Kisai General Gymnasium Fuji Arena

Hirai Undo Park｜A fantasy of dusk! Poppies and Sky Tree at Hirai Undo Park

This photo was taken of a poppy flower shining at the timing of a beautiful sunset.

Year 2023May 2023MaypoppyHirai Athletic ParkTokyo Metropolitan areablooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kasai Shinsui Midorido｜An early summer fantasy! Enjoy the beauty of hydrangea and sunrise on Kasai Shinsui Midorido

I took this photo of a large pink hydrangea and the morning glow.

Year 2023June 2023JuneSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)morning glowMorning glow and evening glowhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Kasai Shinsui Greenway

Mizumoto Park｜The Secret of Mizumoto Park! The beauty of serenity woven by the reflection of the morning sun

This photo shows how the bridge in Mizumoto Park becomes a beautiful diamond shape when it is reflected.

Year 2023May 2023Maymorning glowMorning glow and evening glowTokyo Metropolitan areaMizumoto Park

Ohchuji Temple｜Mysterious Gate and Hydrangea - Fantastic scenery at Ohchuji Temple, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan

This photo shows the blue hydrangea at the entrance of the temple, glowing in the light.

Year 2023June 2023Junetype of temple in the Kinki area containing a statue of AvalokitesvaraTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Tokyo Tower｜Tokyo Tower and carp streamers! Traditional and modern together on Children's Day

This photo shows a carp streamer swimming under the Tokyo Tower.

Year 2023May 2023MayTokyo TowerTokyo Metropolitan areaVarious Scenerycarp streamer

Ancient Lotus Village｜A paradise of beauty woven by history and nature

For this photo, I chose a large, beautifully shaped lotus flower and photographed its petals shining through the sun.

Year 2023June 2023Juneancient lotusAncient lotus villageSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Arakawa bank｜The beauty of fantastic reflections in the morning on the Arakawa River

This photo was taken of a beautifully shaped bridge reflecting in the quiet morning glow.

Year 2023May 2023MaySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)morning glowMorning glow and evening glowArakawa bank

Mizumoto Park｜Morning at Mizumoto Park! Beautiful reflection of the bridge and sunrise

This photo shows how the bridge in Mizumoto Park becomes a beautiful diamond shape when it is reflected.

Year 2023July 2023Julymorning glowMorning glow and evening glowTokyo Metropolitan areaMizumoto Park

Toda Station BZ Flower Bed｜Beautiful roses at BZ Flower Bed, a relaxing spot in front of JR Toda Station!

In this photo, I tried to capture the beautiful roses in the flowerbed in front of the station, looking up at them as if they were looming over me.

Year 2023May 2023MaySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Toda Station bz flower bedsblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)rose

Tambara Lavender Park｜Enjoy the purple vistas and fragrance at Kanto's hidden oasis

In this photo, I tried to capture the contrast between the vibrant lavender and the green grass.

Year 2023July 2023JulyTanbara Lavender ParklavenderGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Shiba Park｜Spring in Shiba Park! Fantastic sunset with Tokyo Tower and pink rose arches

I took this photo of the sunset at the classic Shiba Park rose and Tokyo Tower location.

Year 2023May 2023MayTokyo TowerTokyo Metropolitan arealawn parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)rose