August 2026

Satte Gongen-do | The Back View of a Sunflower Glowing in the Light

This photo was taken at Satte Gongen-do, capturing the moment when light shone on the backs of the yellow and orange sunflowers, making their petals appear to glow.

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

Satte Gongen-do | Sunflowers Glistening in the Morning Sun and a Bridge in the Distance

This photo was taken at Satte Gongen-do. It captures the sunflowers glowing against the backlight at sunrise, with the foreground blurred, while also including the bridge visible in the distance.

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

Satte Gongen-do | The Back View of a Beautiful, Yellow Sunflower

This photo was taken at Satte Gongen-do, where I deliberately captured these yellow, perfectly shaped sunflowers from behind.

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

Satte Gongen-do | A Sunflower Field Backlit by the Sun and a Bridge in the Distance

This photo was taken at Satte Gongen-do, capturing the many sunflowers bathed in backlighting along with the distant bridge visible beyond them.

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

Daibo Hachiman Shrine | A Japanese umbrella visible at the end of the wind chime path

This photo was taken at Daibo Hachiman Shrine, looking up from beneath a pathway lined with wind chimes toward a Japanese umbrella sculpture visible in the distance.

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

Satte Gongen-do | A View of the Sunflower Field and Bridge from Under the Shade of a Large Tree

This photo was taken at Satte Gongen-do, showing a field of sunflowers stretching out from beneath a large tree, with a bridge visible in the distance beyond it.

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

Daibo Hachiman Shrine | “Shimotsuma” Plaque and Wind Chimes

This photo was taken at Daibo Hachiman Shrine, capturing a sign that reads “Shimotsuma” and a wind chime hanging below it, with an emphasis on depth.

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

Daibō Hachiman Shrine | The Wind Chime Path and the Large Gate Visible in the Distance

This photo was taken at Daibo Hachiman Shrine from a short distance away, capturing both the wind chime path and the large gate visible beyond it.

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

Satte Gongen-do | The Back View of a Yellow Cosmos Bathed in Light

This photo was taken at Satte Gongen-do, showing the light shining on these lovely yellow cosmos flowers, as seen from behind the flowers.

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

Satte Gongen-do | A Sunflower Field and Bridge Viewed Through Yellow Cosmos

This photo was taken at Satte Gongen-do; it captures the sunflower field stretching out beyond the path lined with yellow cosmos, along with a bridge visible in the distance.

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

Satte Gongen-do | Sunflower Fields and the Large Tree in the Background

This photo was taken at Satte Gongen-do and captures both the vast field of sunflowers stretching out before me and the large tree standing in the background.

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

Satte Gongen-do | Yellow Cosmos Path and Sunflower Field

This photo was taken at Satte Gongen-do, where I captured the path lined with yellow cosmos and the sunflower field spreading out beside it using a composition that emphasizes depth.

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

Satte Gongen-do | Sunflower Fields Stretching Far into the Distance

I took this photo at Satte Gongen-do, making a conscious effort to capture the sunflower field stretching into the distance in a way that conveys a sense of depth.

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

Endo Farm | Sunflower Fields and a Tall Ladder

This photo was taken at Endo Farm and shows the vast sunflower field along with a large stepladder set up in the middle of the field.

2026August 2026Augustsunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Endo Farm

Satte Gongen-do | Vibrant Crape Myrtle Blooming in Summer

This photo was taken at Satte Gongen-do and shows the crape myrtle in full bloom during the summer.

2026August 2026AugustSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Satte GongendoSarusuri (Japanese snowball)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Ancient Lotus Village | Minecraft Rice Paddy Art

This photo was taken at the Ancient Lotus Village using a smartphone from the observation deck of Gyoda Tower, capturing the rice paddy art inspired by Minecraft.

2026August 2026AugustAncient lotus villageSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Rice Paddy ArtVarious Scenery

Satte Gongen-do | A View from Behind of Yellow and Orange Sunflowers

This photo was taken at Satte Gongen-do, showing a row of yellow and orange sunflowers all facing away from the camera.

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

Daibō Hachiman Shrine | The Many Wind Chimes That Adorn the Shrine Grounds

This photo was taken at Daibo Hachiman Shrine and shows the many wind chimes hanging throughout the shrine grounds.

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

Daibo Hachiman Shrine | Wind Chimes Hanging in the Shade of the Trees

I took this photo at Daibo Hachiman Shrine, deliberately composing the shot to capture the wind chimes lined up in the shade of the trees in a way that conveys a sense of depth.

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

Karasawazawa Shrine | Metal Wind Chime Against a Green Background

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine, featuring a beautiful metal wind chime set against a backdrop of vibrant greenery.

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