Parks, theme parks and buildings

Pre-dawn temple gate, photographed from the back

I took this photo quietly from the back side of the temple gate in the dim light of day, just before dawn.

Year 2025March 2025MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Sanzang Temple (in Tang-dynasty China)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Mikurain Temple｜Moments of light and rows of cherry blossom trees

In this photo, I captured the moment when light suddenly shone out of the cloudy sky and lit up the rows of cherry trees.

Year 2025March 2025MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Sanzang Temple (in Tang-dynasty China)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Arakawa bank｜Cherry blossoms on the bank under a blue sky

This photo was taken under a clear blue sky with the cherry blossoms blooming on the bank.

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

Kitashibahana Sakura Embankment Park｜Cherry Blossom Avenue in Full Sunlight at Sunrise

This photo was taken with the sun directly behind the camera, capturing the cherry blossom trees just as the sun began to rise.

Year 2025March 2025MarchKita Asaba Sakurazutsumi ParkSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kita-Asaba Sakura-zutsumi Park｜Anagoe Cherry Blossoms Viewed from the Embankment

This photo captures the Anago cherry blossoms in full bloom, viewed from above the embankment.

Year 2025March 2025MarchKita Asaba Sakurazutsumi ParkSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kita-Asaba Sakura-zutsumi Park｜A composition emphasizing the cherry trees in the foreground along the tree-lined path

This photograph was taken to express the depth of the tree-lined avenue by utilizing the front-lit light while capturing the cherry tree in the foreground slightly larger.

Year 2025March 2025MarchKita Asaba Sakurazutsumi ParkSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kusanji Temple｜A hint of spring through the mimosa flowers

I took this photo of a mimosa tree near the entrance to the temple, gently peering through the yellow flowers.

Year 2025March 2025Marchmimosahigh-ranking temple in Fujiwara (Edo period)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Mimosa tufts taken softly and brightly at Kyuzanji Temple

This photo shows a large bunch of mimosa flowers, softly photographed with a brighter exposure.

Year 2025March 2025Marchmimosahigh-ranking temple in Fujiwara (Edo period)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kyuzanji Temple｜Clumps of mimosa shown in light and shadow

In this photo, I tried to capture a clump of bright, beautiful mimosa flowers with light contrast, being aware of the bright and dark areas.

Year 2025March 2025Marchmimosahigh-ranking temple in Fujiwara (Edo period)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kyuzanji Temple｜The flowing beauty of curving mimosa trees

In this photo, I tried to capture the curves of mimosa flowers as they flow in the wind.

Year 2025March 2025Marchmimosahigh-ranking temple in Fujiwara (Edo period)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Magnolia flowers against the blue sky

This photo was taken looking up at the flowers on the large magnolia tree in the hospital.

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

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)