August 2026

Daibo Hachiman Shrine | Japanese umbrellas at the entrance, as seen from the wind chime path

This photo was taken at Daibo Hachiman Shrine, showing the traditional Japanese umbrellas displayed near the entrance, as seen from beneath the wind chime-lined path leading into the shrine.

2026August 2026AugustJapanese umbrellaDaibo Hachiman ShrineVarious SceneryIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Karasawazawa Shrine | Blue Maple Leaves Glowing in the Light

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine, looking up from below at the blue maple leaves glistening in the sunlight.

2026August 2026AugustKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)azalea

Satte Gongen-do | A Large Tree, a Blue Sky, and Sunflowers

This photo was taken at Satte Gongen-do, capturing the imposing large tree, the blue sky, and the sunflowers blooming all around.

2026August 2026Augustsunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte Gongendoblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Karasawazawa Shrine | A goldfish wind chime with the focus on a white goldfish

This photo was taken at Karasawazawa Shrine, where I lined up some cute goldfish wind chimes and focused on the white goldfish in the background.

2026August 2026AugustKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenerywind chime

Satte Gongen-do | Yellow Cosmos Shining Against the Backlight

This photo was taken at Satte Gongen-do, where I used backlighting to capture the light shining on the yellow cosmos flowers.

2026August 2026AugustcosmosSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte Gongendoblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Karasawase Shrine | A goldfish wind chime visible through a gap in the cloth

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine and shows a cute goldfish wind chime peeking through a gap in the fabric.

2026August 2026AugustKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenerywind chime

Daibō Hachiman Shrine | Wind Chimes Under a Metal Suspended Lantern

This photo was taken at Daibo Hachiman Shrine and shows a wind chime hanging beneath a metal lantern.

2026August 2026AugustDaibo Hachiman ShrineVarious SceneryIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)wind chime

Karasawazawa Shrine | A Cute Goldfish Wind Chime Seen from the Front

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine and shows a cute goldfish wind chime from the front.

2026August 2026AugustKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenerywind chime

Daibo Hachiman Shrine | Hanging Lanterns and Wind Chimes Against a Green Backdrop

This photo was taken at Daibo Hachiman Shrine, capturing a wind chime suspended beneath a metal hanging lantern, with the greenery in the background blurred.

2026August 2026AugustDaibo Hachiman ShrineVarious SceneryIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)wind chime

Karasawazawa Shrine | A Flower-Adorned Hand-Washing Basin Featuring Hydrangeas

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine and shows the flower-adorned hand-washing basin with beautiful hydrangeas floating in it.

2026August 2026AugustKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Various SceneryHeracleum nipponicum (species of hogweed)

Karasawazawa Shrine | A Wind Chime Rack with Depth

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine, where I focused on creating a composition that conveys a sense of depth by framing a shelf lined with wind chimes.

2026August 2026AugustKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenerywind chime

Karasawazawa Shrine | The National Flag Fluttering in the Wind and the Distant View

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine and captures both the national flag fluttering in the wind and the distant scenery stretching out beyond it.

2026August 2026AugustKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, Castles

Karasawase Shrine | A Beautiful Metal Wind Chime Facing This Way

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine and shows a beautiful metal wind chime facing this way.

2026August 2026AugustKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenerywind chime

Karasawazawa Shrine | The Shrine Gate Decorated with Japanese Umbrellas and Wind Chimes

This photo was taken from a short distance away at Karasawa Shrine and shows the shrine gate, which is beautifully decorated with traditional Japanese umbrellas and wind chimes.

2026August 2026AugustKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, Castles

Karasawazawa Shrine | Cool, Refreshing Wind Chimes Swaying in the Breeze

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine and shows wind chimes swaying in the breeze.

2026August 2026AugustKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenerywind chime

Karasawazawa Shrine | Banners lining the mountain trail

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine, where I deliberately composed the shot to capture the sense of depth created by the rows of banners lining the mountain path leading to the shrine.

2026August 2026AugustKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Shrines, Temples, Castles

Karasawazawa Shrine | Wind Chimes Designed with the Orientation of Amulets in Mind

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine, showing a wind chime from the front, with careful attention paid to the orientation and appearance of the talismans.

2026August 2026AugustKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenerywind chime

Karasawazawa Shrine | A Cat Napping Under a Banner

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine and shows a cat taking a comfortable nap on a bench placed beneath a banner.

2026August 2026AugustanimalKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)cat

Karasawazawa Shrine | A gentle cascade of wind chimes

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine, where I captured the many wind chimes in a soft, ethereal atmosphere while paying attention to the sense of depth.

2026August 2026AugustKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenerywind chime

Karasawazawa Shrine | A Cat Napping, Seen Up Close

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine, where I got close to a cat taking a nap and captured this adorable shot of it sleeping.

2026August 2026AugustanimalKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)cat