Parks, theme parks and buildings

Kawagoe Suijo Park｜Golden carpet! Kawagoe Water Park's Autumn Attraction

This photo captures the carpet of gingko trees, ginkgo leaves flowing in the wind, and sunlight.

NovemberYear 2023November 2023Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kawagoe Water Parkleaves changing color (colour)Ginkgo Biloba

Shukumae Isomae Shrine｜Tunnel of Mystery! Walking along the solemn approach to Shukumae Isomae Shrine

This photo was taken of a mysterious tunnel of trees.

OctoberYear 2023October 2023tree thicketVarious SceneryIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)Sakagura Isomae Shrine

Omiya Hikawa Shrine｜Autumn! A historical path covered with autumn leaves

In this photo, I tried to capture the flowing red maple leaves and the ball blur in the background.

DecemberYear 2023December 2023Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Omiya Hikawa Shrineleaves changing color (colour)

Cosmos Arena Fukiage｜Autumn sunset and cosmos feast! The charm of Tama Cosmos Arena Fukiage

In this photo, I tried to capture the setting sun over the endless cosmos field.

OctoberYear 2023October 2023cosmosCosmos Arena FukageSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)sunsetMorning glow and evening glowblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Omiya Hikawa Shrine｜An approach to the shrine in autumn colors! Beautiful scenery woven by autumn leaves

In this photo, I tried to capture the autumn leaves, red, yellow, and green layered on top of each other.

DecemberYear 2023December 2023Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Omiya Hikawa Shrineleaves changing color (colour)

Cosmos Arena Fukiage｜Autumn sunset and cosmos feast! The charm of Saitama Cosmos Arena Fukiage

In this photo, I tried to capture the beautifully shaped cosmos being swept away by the wind chill as it bathed in the setting sun.

OctoberYear 2023October 2023cosmosCosmos Arena FukageSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)sunsetMorning glow and evening glowblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Koishikawa Botanical Garden｜Autumn Color Walk! Hidden autumn foliage spots in central Tokyo

This photo was taken from the top of the hill looking down on the gingko trees and the buildings of the town in the distance.

DecemberYear 2023December 2023Koishikawa Botanical GardenTokyo Metropolitan arealeaves changing color (colour)Ginkgo Biloba

Shiki Shinkagishi River Hydrangea Road｜Shinkagishi River Hydrangea Road! Healing walkway with colorful hydrangeas

In this photo, I tried to capture a well-shaped hydrangea with a beautiful bridge in the background.

Year 2023May 2023MaySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Shiki Shinkagishi River Hydrangea Roadhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

East Takahashi｜The Illusion of Green Kochia and Morning Sunlight at East Takahashi

I tried to capture this photo of the lovely green, fuzzy coqui and the morning glow.

Year 2023September 2023Septemberkochia (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)morning glowMorning glow and evening glowAzuma TakahashiTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)leaves changing color (colour)

Mizumoto Park｜A paradise of irises in the morning glow - Early summer charm of Mizumoto Park

In this photo, I tried to express the depth of the continuous floor passageway with the irises bathed in the morning sun as the main feature.

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

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)