February 2026

Raiku Shrine｜The precincts of the shrine still retain signs of human presence

This photo was taken at the Raikyu Shrine with a daringly dark finish to show people inside the shrine.

2026February 2026FebruaryKuromiya ShrineShrines, Temples, CastlesShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Raiku Shrine｜Lights peeking through bamboo branches

This photo was taken at Raikyu Shrine from a slightly higher vantage point to show the lanterns visible through the gaps in the bamboo grass.

2026February 2026FebruaryLanternsKuromiya ShrineShrines, Temples, CastlesVarious SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Odawara Castle｜Castle and plum blossoms in a row

This photo was taken at Odawara Castle, combining plum blossoms and part of Odawara Castle.

2026February 2026FebruaryOdawara CastleChinese plumKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Odawara Castle｜Castle reflected in the blue sky

This photo was taken at Odawara Castle with a clean composition of blue sky and Odawara Castle.

2026February 2026FebruaryOdawara CastleKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, Castles

Odawara Castle｜The keep seen through the garden

This photo was taken at Odawara Castle, with the plum tree and Odawara Castle Keep together from the backyard.

2026February 2026FebruaryOdawara CastleChinese plumKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Soga Plum Grove｜Harmony of bricks and plum trees

This photo was taken at the Soga Plum Grove with a combination of a brick wall and plum trees.

2026February 2026FebruarySoga Plum GroveChinese plumKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Soga Plum Grove｜White plum blossoms bathed in light

This photo was taken at the Soga Plum Grove, capturing the moment the light hits the beautifully shaped white plum blossoms.

2026February 2026FebruarySoga Plum GroveChinese plumKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Soga Plum Grove｜Ume trees along the waterway

This photo was taken at the Soga Plum Grove with depth in mind of the plum trees blooming along the waterway.

2026February 2026FebruarySoga Plum GroveChinese plumKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Soga Plum Grove｜The depth created by water and plums

This photo was taken at the Soga Plum Grove, from a slightly distance away, with the waterway and plum trees in a composition of depth.

2026February 2026FebruarySoga Plum GroveChinese plumKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Soga Plum Grove｜Plum blossom scenery in front of the waterway

This photo was taken in the Soga Plum Grove, with the waterway in the front and the plum tree in the back in focus to express depth.

2026February 2026FebruarySoga Plum GroveChinese plumKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Soga Plum Grove｜Waterway and white plum blossoms captured in close-up

This photo was taken at the Soga Plum Grove, with the waterway and white plum trees in front from a slightly pulled back position.

2026February 2026FebruarySoga Plum GroveChinese plumKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Soga Plum Grove｜A soft view through the flowers

This photo was taken at the Soga Plum Grove to capture the fluffy atmosphere of the plum blossoms in the back, peeking out from among the blossoms.

2026February 2026FebruarySoga Plum GroveChinese plumKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Soga Plum Grove｜Plum trees blooming along the path

This photo was taken at the Soga Plum Grove with plum trees blooming along the path and the mountains in the background.

2026February 2026FebruarySoga Plum GroveChinese plumKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Soga Plum Grove｜A small bird perching on a plum tree

This photo was taken at the Soga Plum Grove, showing a white-eye perched on a well-shaped plum tree.

2026February 2026FebruarySoga Plum GroveChinese plumKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Soga Plum Grove｜Ume blossoms shining in white

This photo captures the beautiful glow of white plum blossoms in the Soga Plum Grove.

2026February 2026FebruarySoga Plum GroveChinese plumKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Soga Plum Grove｜Mejiro at rest

This photo was taken at the Soga Plum Grove of a white plum tree, where a white-eyed white-tailed godwit was resting peacefully.

2026February 2026FebruarySoga Plum GroveChinese plumKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Soga Plum Grove｜The Rhythm of Drooping Branches

This photo was taken in the Soga Plum Grove, with an eye to the depth of the hanging plum branches.

2026February 2026FebruarySoga Plum GroveChinese plumKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Soga Plum Grove｜Plum Blossoms Letting the Light Shine Through

This photo was taken at the Soga Plum Grove with a well-shaped plum blossom from the back side to allow the light to shine through.

2026February 2026FebruarySoga Plum GroveChinese plumKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

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