Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)

Marigold Hill｜Marigold Hill and a Tree

This photo shows bright marigolds in full bloom together with a single tree standing on top of a hill.

OctoberYear 2024October 2024marigoldMarigold HillSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Marigold Hill｜A big tree standing in the middle of a flower field

This photo was composed with a field of marigold flowers in the foreground and a large tree as the main subject.

OctoberYear 2024October 2024marigoldMarigold HillSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Arakawa bank｜Reflection of Arakawa River and bridge in the morning

This photo shows the Arakawa River in the morning, which has a fantastic atmosphere.

OctoberYear 2024October 2024Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)morning glowMorning glow and evening glowArakawa bank

Arakawa bank｜Scenery of Arakawa bank wrapped by the morning sun

This photo is a view of the Arakawa river bank taken in the morning sun.

OctoberYear 2024October 2024Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)morning glowMorning glow and evening glowArakawa bank

Kinchida｜A spectacular view of manjusaka flowers

This photograph was taken with a sense of depth in mind, showing countless manjusaka spreading out in all directions.

OctoberYear 2024October 2024Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)broad field of sparsely growing riceManjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Arakawa bank｜A fantastic view of the sunset on the Saiko Lake and the Koutama Bridge

This photo captures the setting sun reflected in Lake Saiko and the Koutama Bridge.

OctoberYear 2024October 2024Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)sunsetMorning glow and evening glowArakawa bank

Arakawa bank｜Manjusaka flowers on the bank shining in the morning sun

This photograph captures the manjusaka flowers blooming on the bank, glowing in the morning sun.

OctoberYear 2024October 2024Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Manjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Arakawa bank

Arakawa bank｜A quiet morning, a time when manjusaka flowers are reflected

This photo shows manjusaka flowers blooming on a bank, glowing in the dim morning sun.

OctoberYear 2024October 2024Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Manjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Arakawa bank

Sunset sky and endless railway tracks

This photo is one that captures the tracks stretching far into the distance under a sunset sky.

Year 2024September 2024SeptemberSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)sunsetMorning glow and evening glow

Oshijo｜An Elegant World of Flowers Floating on the Water

This photo was taken from directly above the beautiful Hanatatemizu.

Year 2024September 2024SeptemberSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)name of a castle built on the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendarVarious SceneryHeracleum nipponicum (species of hogweed)

Oshijo Castle｜Elegantly decorated flower garden with hand-watering

This photo was one that was taken while trying to find the right balance between the hanatemizu and the floor design.

Year 2024September 2024SeptemberSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)name of a castle built on the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendarVarious SceneryHeracleum nipponicum (species of hogweed)

Oshijo｜A gorgeous space created by a vivid flower garden

This photo shows the colorful flower hand-watering basin taken from directly above.

Year 2024September 2024SeptemberSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)name of a castle built on the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendarVarious SceneryHeracleum nipponicum (species of hogweed)

Gyoda Hachiman Shrine｜Suikinkutsu no hana-teisui, serene beauty

This photo is one of the flower hand-watering in the suikinkutsu, taken from directly above.

Year 2024September 2024SeptemberSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Various SceneryHeracleum nipponicum (species of hogweed)Gyoda Hachiman Shrine

Oshijo Castle｜The Beauty of Colorful Flowers and Water

This photo was taken from directly above the small, cozy hanatemizu.

Year 2024September 2024SeptemberSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)name of a castle built on the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendarVarious SceneryHeracleum nipponicum (species of hogweed)

Ryogami-sanroku Hananosato Dahlia Garden｜A beautiful harmony of dahlias and mountains

This photo captures the harmony of the dahlias and the mountains in the background.

Year 2024September 2024Septemberdahlia (Dahlia pinnata)Ryogamisanroku Hana no Sato Dahlia GardenSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Hanami no Sato, Chichibu｜A picture with the balance between soba flowers and Mt.

This photo was taken with an eye toward balance, so that the white buckwheat flowers and Mt. Mukou rising in the distance would be beautifully reflected in the image.

Year 2024September 2024SeptemberChichibu Hanami no SatoSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Mt Mukoublooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)buckwheat flower

Ryogamisanroku Hana no Sato Dahlia Garden｜The delicate beauty of dahlias

This photo was taken with a close-up of a flower to enhance the beauty of dahlias blooming in the great outdoors.

Year 2024September 2024Septemberdahlia (Dahlia pinnata)Ryogamisanroku Hana no Sato Dahlia GardenSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Ryogamisanroku Hana no Sato Dahlia Garden｜The charm of deep wine-colored dahlias

In this photo, I captured a close-up of a dark wine-colored dahlia to highlight its deep hue and delicate petal pattern.

Year 2024September 2024Septemberdahlia (Dahlia pinnata)Ryogamisanroku Hana no Sato Dahlia GardenSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kumagaya Sports Culture Park｜Kochia landscape with depth

In this photo, I photographed the green fuzzy kochia from a slightly higher position to give it more depth.

Year 2024September 2024Septemberkochia (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kumagaya Sports Culture Parkleaves changing color (colour)

Sakura Tsutsumi Park｜A single mandshurica flower bathed in light

In this photo, I focused on the lighted Ichirin manjusaka.

Year 2024September 2024SeptemberSakura Dike ParkSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Manjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)