Parks, theme parks and buildings

Arakawa bank｜Arakawa morning glow! The beauty of nature reflected in a fishing pond

This photo shows sunrise and silver grass at a fishing pond on the bank.

Year 2024February 2024Februarymorning glowMorning glow and evening glowTokyo Metropolitan areaArakawa bank

Kuramae Shrine｜Color of Spring! Mimosa and cherry blossoms at Kuramae Shrine

This photo is a close-up of a mimosa and a blurred shot of a lantern in the background to make one point. Kuramae Shrine, located in Taito Ward, Tokyo, is a shrine in a quiet neighborhood.

Year 2024February 2024FebruarymimosaTokyo Metropolitan areablooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Kuramae Shrine

Kiba Park｜Mimosa (mimosa) in Kiba Park, heralding the arrival of spring

In this photo, I tried to capture mimosa flowers swaying in the wind chill from below.

Year 2024February 2024FebruarymimosaKiba ParkTokyo Metropolitan areablooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Tokyo Sky Tree｜Fantastic night view of Kawazu cherry blossoms and Tokyo Sky Tree

I tried to take this photo by focusing on the Sky Tree through the gaps between the cherry petals.

Year 2024February 2024FebruaryTokyo Sky TreeTokyo Metropolitan areacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kameido Tenjin｜Ume Festival at Kameido Tenjin Shrine heralds the arrival of spring! A feast of beautiful weeping plum trees

I tried to take this picture so that the weeping plum tree and the building of Tenjin-sama in the back would show a little.

Year 2024February 2024FebruaryKameido TenjinTokyo Metropolitan areaChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Hamarikyu Gardens｜Rape Blossom Road in Hamarikyu Gardens in Spring

For this photo, I tried to take it with the bend in the path and the sky in the field of rape blossoms in mind.

Year 2024February 2024FebruaryTokyo Metropolitan areaHamarikyu Gardensblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Brassica rapa var. amplexicaulu

Arakawa bank｜Silence! A spot to enjoy beautiful sunrise

I tried to take this photo with the river tetrapods, sunrise, and bridge reflections in mind.

Year 2024February 2024FebruarySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)morning glowMorning glow and evening glowArakawa bank

Shinjuku Gyoen｜Cherry blossoms in early bloom! A beautiful garden that heralds the arrival of spring

This photo was taken of the cherry blossoms from under a pine tree.

Year 2024February 2024FebruaryShinjuku GyoenTokyo Metropolitan areacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Shinjuku Gyoen｜Cherry blossoms in early bloom! Beautiful flowers heralding the arrival of spring

In this photo, I was conscious of making sure that the entire cherry blossom and the sky in the upper left portion of the photo are clearly visible.

Year 2024February 2024FebruaryShinjuku GyoenTokyo Metropolitan areacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kamogawa Rape Blossom Road｜Enveloped by spring light! Kamogawa Rape Blossom Road

For this photo, I tried to keep in mind the spacious rape field and the sunrise.

Year 2024February 2024FebruaryChiba prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Brassica rapa var. amplexicauluKamogawa Nanohana Road

Soga Plum Grove｜Beautiful plum blossoms in Soga Plum Grove heralding the arrival of spring

In this photo, I tried to take a picture of a well-shaped plum blossom from the back side toward the ground.

Year 2024February 2024FebruarySoga Plum GroveChinese plumKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Atami Itokawa Cherry Blossom Festival｜A dream stage in early spring! Atami Itokawa Cherry Blossom Festival

In this photo, the cherry blossoms out to the river were beautiful, so I tried to capture them in balance with their surroundings.

Year 2024February 2024FebruaryAtami Cherry Blossom Itokawa Cherry Blossom Festivalcherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Atami Cherry Blossom Itokawa Cherry Blossom Festival｜Feel the arrival of early spring! Attractions of the Atami Cherry Blossom Itokawa Cherry Blossom Festival

In this photo, I blurred out the statue to keep the cherry blossoms in the foreground in focus.

Year 2024February 2024FebruaryAtami Cherry Blossom Itokawa Cherry Blossom Festivalcherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Atami Cherry Blossom Itokawa Cherry Blossom Festival｜Atami Cherry Blossom Itokawa Cherry Blossom Festival, heralding the arrival of spring

In this photo, the statue in the back is the main subject, covered with cherry blossoms.

Year 2024February 2024FebruaryAtami Cherry Blossom Itokawa Cherry Blossom Festivalcherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Sea of Odawara｜Odawara's morning glow! A fantastic moment when the sea and the sky interweave

This photo was taken from a little distance to capture the spectacular ocean and sunrise.

Year 2024February 2024FebruarySea of Odawaramorning glowMorning glow and evening glowKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)

Sea of Odawara｜Odawara's morning glow! A fantastic moment when the sea and the sky interweave

For this photo, I approached the ocean and tried to capture the waves and sunrise as the main subjects.

Year 2024February 2024FebruarySea of Odawaramorning glowMorning glow and evening glowKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)

Odawara Sea｜Odawara's morning glow! Fantastic colors reflected on the sea surface

This photo was taken at the very last possible moment to show the feeling of the street level.

Year 2024February 2024FebruarySea of Odawaramorning glowMorning glow and evening glowKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)

Kawagoe Suijo Park｜From Winter to Spring, Morning Calm with Daffodils in Kawagoe Suijo Park

This photo captures the daffodils blooming around the pond as they are bathed in the morning sun.

JanuaryYear 2024January 2024Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kawagoe Water Parknarcissusblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Oshijo｜The history and charm of Oshijo Castle! Visit the impregnable and famous castle

I tried to take this picture on a windless day so that the castle would be completely reflected in the moat.

JanuaryYear 2024January 2024castleSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)name of a castle built on the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendarShrines, Temples, Castles

Gyoda Hachiman Shrine｜Hana-Temizu at Gyoda Hachiman Shrine! Capturing beauty in silence

This photo was taken from directly above to get a clear view of the beautiful flower handmade water.

JanuaryYear 2024January 2024Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Various SceneryHeracleum nipponicum (species of hogweed)Gyoda Hachiman Shrine