Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)

Aomegorikawa｜Sunlit Rapeseed Flowers

This photograph was taken focusing on rapeseed flowers, which herald the arrival of spring.

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Flower and Greenery Promotion Center｜A single camellia blooming with dignity

This photo was taken to spotlight the camellia at Ichirin.

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Flower and Greenery Promotion Center｜Transparent camellia petals

This photo was taken of camellia flowers shining in the sunlight.

Year 2025March 2025MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)tea produced in the mountainsblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Flower and Greenery Promotion Center

Flower and Greenery Promotion Center｜Mimosa swaying in the spring breeze

This photo was taken of beautiful mimosa flowers blooming in the center.

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Ume plum blossoms and the flag of Mikurain

This photo was taken with the plum blossoms in full bloom and the flag displayed at the Mikurain Temple.

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

Mikurain｜Cherry blossoms and statues that add color to history

This photo was taken of the Angyo cherry tree and the statue standing by it.

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Aomegorikawa｜Cherry blossoms blooming softly and rapeseed flowers

This photo captures the beautiful scenery of cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers taken on a slightly overcast day.

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Aomegorikawa｜Spring colors shining in the cloudy sky

This photo captures cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers blooming under cloudy skies.

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Aomegorikawa｜Soft Light and Spring Scenery

This photograph gently captures a scene of cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers beneath a cloudy sky.

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Aoge Horikawa｜Color stands out under a quiet sky

This photo captured the view of cherry blossoms and rape blossoms at a time when the clouds were slightly expanding.

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Aomegorikawa｜A serene spring scene

This photograph captures the elegant scenery of cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers beneath a gently overcast sky.

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Mikzoin｜Ayasugyo cherry blossoms at the beginning of blooming

This photo was taken to show the Angyo cherry trees that have begun to bloom in the hospital.

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Koshigaya Plum Grove Park｜The view of plum grove from the hill

This photo was taken from a slightly elevated vantage point overlooking the plum grove.

Year 2025March 2025MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Chinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Koshigaya Plum Grove Park

Koshigaya Plum Orchard Park｜Scenery of colorful plum blossoms

This photo was taken in a landscape of red, white, pink, and other colorful plum blossoms.

Year 2025March 2025MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Chinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Koshigaya Plum Grove Park

Koshigaya Plum Grove Park｜Composition with a spotlight on a small plum tree

This photo was taken to spotlight a small plum tree to give a sense of depth.

Year 2025March 2025MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Chinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Koshigaya Plum Grove Park

Koshigaya Plum Orchard Park｜A sense of depth with red and white plum blossoms

I composed this photo so that the red and white plum trees appear to have depth.

Year 2025March 2025MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Chinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Koshigaya Plum Grove Park

Koshigaya Plum Orchard Park｜Red plum blossoms in the foreground create depth

In this photo, the red plum blossoms in the foreground are in focus to give a sense of depth.

Year 2025March 2025MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Chinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Koshigaya Plum Grove Park

Arakawa bank｜A fantastic view of a fishing pond in the morning sun

This photo shows the reflection of the morning sun, clouds, and willow trees on the surface of the water of a fishing pond on the bank of the Arakawa River.

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Arakawa bank｜Fishing pond and morning light captured by wide angle

For this photo, I took a wide-angle shot of a fishing pond on the bank of the Arakawa River, conscious of the beautiful balance of the entire landscape with the morning sun, clouds, and willow trees reflected in the image.

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Koshu Plum Grove｜Ume petals with beautiful translucent light

In this photo, the petals of a plum blossom are seen through the sun light from the back side, and the light passes through the flower.

Year 2025March 2025MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Chinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Koshu Plum Grove