April 2026

Arakawa bank｜Spring scenery of depth created by stairs, cherry blossoms and blue sky

This photo was taken on the Arakawa river bank (at the river mouth), combining two Someiyoshino cherry trees, the stairs, and the clear blue sky from the bottom of the stairs, with an eye toward depth and a spring-like sense of openness.

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Arakawa bank｜Refreshing contrast of blue sky and Someiyoshino

This photo was taken on the bank of the Arakawa River (at the mouth of the river) to capture the fresh spring air with the contrast between the beautiful Someiyoshino cherry trees blooming near the stairs and the blue sky.

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Arakawa bank｜Scenery of spring with rows of cherry trees and the river

This photo was taken on the Arakawa river bank (Akabane), capturing the seemingly endless rows of cherry trees and the Shinkagishi River that flows along the border, creating a spring scene with the river and cherry blossoms.

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Arakawa bank｜Spectacular view of rows of cherry trees between two rivers

This photo was taken on the Arakawa river bank (Akabane), cropping a row of cherry trees stretching between the Shinkagishi River and the Arakawa River, taking advantage of the unique location between the two rivers on both sides.

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Sumida River (Sakura Festival)｜Sakura, Yakatabune and Skytree in Spring

This photo was taken at the Sumida River (Sakura Festival) and captures a typical Tokyo spring scene with rows of cherry trees on the opposite bank, a houseboat, and the towering Sky Tree in the distance all in one shot.

2026April 2026AprilTokyo Metropolitan areacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Sumida River (Cherry Blossom Festival)

Sumida River (Sakura Matsuri)｜Sunset, cherry blossoms, and lanterns add color to spring time

This photo was taken at the Sumida River (Sakura Festival), at an emotional time of spring, capturing the softly lit cherry blossoms and lanterns under a sky tinted with evening glow.

2026April 2026AprilTokyo Metropolitan areacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Sumida River (Cherry Blossom Festival)

Sumida River (Sakura Festival)｜A spring moment when the cityscape, sunset and cherry blossoms overlap

This photo was taken at the Sumida River (Sakura Festival), combining the cityscape on the other side of the river, the sunset, and the cherry blossoms in full bloom, capturing the moment when city and nature blend together.

2026April 2026AprilTokyo Metropolitan areacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Sumida River (Cherry Blossom Festival)

Okunohara Park｜Lined with weeping cherry trees in the morning light

This photo was taken at Okunohara Park in the quiet early morning hours to capture the sunlight streaming into the rows of weeping cherry trees, capturing the soft morning light and the beauty of the cherry blossoms.

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Okunohara Park｜Cherry blossoms and overlapping red leaves against the backlight

This photo was taken in Okunohara Park, capturing someiyoshino over the red leaves with backlighting, with an eye for color overlap and light transmission.

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Okunohara Park｜Morning view of white cherry blossoms as the light begins to shine

This photo was taken at Okunohara Park, capturing the quiet morning transition from a distance, the moment when the light begins to shine slightly on the white cherry blossoms blooming in the park.

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Okunohara Park｜The depth of the rows of cherry trees with impressive light and shadow

This photo was taken in Okunohara Park, capturing the light shining into the cherry trees behind the rows of Someiyoshino trees, with the contrast of light and shadow in mind.

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Arakawa bank｜Powerful spring scenery of Someiyoshino looking up

This photo was taken on the bank of the Arakawa River (at the mouth of the river), and was composed to look up at the magnificent Someiyoshino trees blooming on the bank from a slightly lower position to give a sense of power and expanse.

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Arakawa bank｜Harmonious scenery of cherry blossoms and bridges in spring

This photo was taken on the bank of the Arakawa River (Toda), combining someiyoshino in full bloom with the top of a bridge near the Toda Racecourse, with an eye toward creating harmony between man-made objects and nature.

2026April 2026AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Arakawa bank

Arakawa bank｜Cherry blossom trees in a three-dimensional composition looking up

This photograph was taken on the bank of the Arakawa River (Toda), capturing a row of Someiyoshino cherry trees in a composition looking diagonally up from below the terraces of the bank, emphasizing a three-dimensional effect and expansiveness.

2026April 2026AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Arakawa bank

Arakawa river bank｜Rhythmic spring scenery with tiered cherry blossoms

This photograph was taken on the bank of the Arakawa River (Toda), overlaying the terraced grass on the bank with someiyoshino cherry trees in full bloom to create a rhythmic spring scene.

2026April 2026AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Arakawa bank

Arakawa bank｜The depth of spring with grass, cherry blossoms, and blue sky

This photo was taken on the bank of the Arakawa River (Toda) and combines tiered lawns, someiyoshino cherry trees in full bloom, and a blue sky to express a spring-like openness with a sense of depth.

2026April 2026AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Arakawa bank

Arakawa bank｜Calm scenery created by Jizo-san and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken on the Arakawa river bank (at the river mouth) and shows a somewhat calming scene with a Jizo statue standing under the bank and Someiyoshino cherry trees in full bloom.

2026April 2026AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Arakawa bank

Arakawa bank｜The volume of cherry blossoms in full bloom looking up

This photo was taken on the bank of the Arakawa River (Toda), composed so as to look up at the someiyoshino in full bloom from below the bank, emphasizing the volume of the cherry blossoms spreading to the sky.

2026April 2026AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Arakawa bank

Kawaguchi Shrine｜Quiet spring scenery of cherry blossoms shining over the gate

This photo, taken at Kawaguchi Shrine, captures the moment when the cherry blossoms seen behind the gate shine in the slightest of light, capturing the quiet atmosphere of the shrine and a hint of spring.

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Arakawa bank｜Scenery of spring flowers with cherry blossoms and lawn cherry blossoms

This photo was taken on the bank of the Arakawa River (Akabane), combining someiyoshino in full bloom with mossy lawn cherry blossoms spreading out at the foot of the river, as a landscape where visitors can enjoy the coexistence of different spring flowers.

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