2026年

Togakushi Shrine | A row of cedar trees lining the approach that stretches deep into the forest

This photo was taken at Togakushi Shrine, with the intention of capturing the sense of depth created by the rows of cedar trees lining the approach path, stretching from the foreground to the background.

2026September 2026SeptemberTogakushi Shrine杉Shrines, Temples, CastlesVarious SceneryNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Togakushi Shrine | The Sacred Tree Standing in the Light

This photo was taken at Togakushi Shrine, where I captured the majestic sacred tree while paying attention to the sunlit area visible in the background.

2026September 2026SeptemberTogakushi Shrine杉Shrines, Temples, CastlesVarious SceneryNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Togakushi Shrine | A Tree Stump with a Sliver of Light Shining Through

This photo was taken on the approach to Togakushi Shrine and captures a sliver of light streaming through the dimly lit forest onto a tree stump.

2026September 2026SeptemberTogakushi ShrineShrines, Temples, CastlesNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Togakushi Shrine | Green Ferns Growing on a Stump

This photo was taken at Togakushi Shrine and shows a fern growing on a tree stump against a soft green background.

2026September 2026SeptemberTogakushi ShrineShrines, Temples, CastlesNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Togakushi Shrine | A Giant Cedar Standing Along the Dimly Lit Approach

This photo captures a large, imposing cedar tree along the dimly lit, quiet approach to Togakushi Shrine.

2026September 2026SeptemberTogakushi Shrine杉Shrines, Temples, CastlesVarious SceneryNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Togakushi Shrine | A Majestic Cedar Tree Bathed in Light

This photo was taken at Togakushi Shrine and captures the moment when light streams through a section of a magnificent cedar tree, making the texture of its bark stand out.

2026September 2026SeptemberTogakushi Shrine杉Shrines, Temples, CastlesVarious SceneryNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Togakushi Shrine | Komainu Reflecting Light and Shadow

This photo was taken at Togakushi Shrine and captures a striking scene in which light and shadow are reflected on the komainu, evoking a sense of yin and yang.

2026September 2026SeptemberTogakushi ShrineShrines, Temples, CastlesNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

The Great Buddha of Tokyo | Focus on the Little Jizo Statue

This photo was taken at the Great Buddha of Tokyo, with the focus set on one of the small Jizō statues lined up there.

2026August 2026AugustThe Great Buddha of TokyoTokyo Metropolitan areaShrines, Temples, Castles

Sakura Tsutsumi Park | A Cluster of Higanbana in Full Bloom

This photo was taken at Sakura Tsutsumi Park on a cloudy day, capturing the red spider lilies in full bloom with a focus on creating a sense of depth.

2026August 2026AugustSakura Dike ParkSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Manjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Sakura Tsutsumi Park | Red Spider Lilies with Foreground Blur

This photo was taken at Sakura Tsutsumi Park, where I captured the beautiful red spider lilies blooming in the background while using the orange ones in the foreground to create a blurred effect.

2026August 2026AugustSakura Dike ParkSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Manjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Sakura Tsutsumi Park | A Swallowtail Butterfly Perched on a Red Spider Lily

This photo was taken from the side at Sakura Tsutsumi Park, showing a beautiful swallowtail butterfly perched on a red spider lily.

2026August 2026AugustSakura Dike ParkSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Manjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)butterfly

Sakura Tsutsumi Park | Red Spider Lilies and Swallowtail Butterflies

This photo was taken at Sakura-tsutsumi Park from an angle, showing a swallowtail butterfly perched on a red spider lily.

2026August 2026AugustSakura Dike ParkSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Manjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)butterfly

Sakura Tsutsumi Park | A Swallowtail Butterfly Viewed from a Diagonal Angle Above

This photo was taken at Sakura Tsutsumi Park, showing a swallowtail butterfly perched on a red spider lily, viewed from slightly above and to the side.

2026August 2026AugustSakura Dike ParkSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Manjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)butterfly

Sakura Tsutsumi Park | A Swallowtail Butterfly Beyond the Red Spider Lilies

This photo was taken at Sakura-tsutsumi Park, where I focused on a swallowtail butterfly perched beyond the red spider lilies.

2026August 2026AugustSakura Dike ParkSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Manjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)butterfly

Sakura Tsutsumi Park | A Swallowtail Butterfly Spreading Its Wings

This photo was taken at Sakura-tsutsumi Park and shows a swallowtail butterfly perched on a red spider lily with its wings spread wide.

2026August 2026AugustSakura Dike ParkSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Manjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)butterfly

Sakura Tsutsumi Park | A Soft, Expansive Cluster of Red Spider Lilies

This photo was taken at Sakura-tsutsumi Park, where I aimed to capture a soft, dreamy atmosphere while photographing a cluster of red spider lilies stretching into the distance.

2026August 2026AugustSakura Dike ParkSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Manjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Tokyo Daibutsu | Ema with Depth

This photo was taken at the Tokyo Daibutsu, where I captured the ema at the Tokyo Daibutsu with a focus on creating a sense of depth.

2026August 2026AugustThe Great Buddha of TokyoTokyo Metropolitan areaShrines, Temples, Castles

Sakura Tsutsumi Park | A view of a cluster of red spider lilies from a high vantage point

This photo was taken at Sakura Tsutsumi Park from a slightly elevated vantage point, showing a cluster of red spider lilies spreading out into the distance.

2026August 2026AugustSakura Dike ParkSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Manjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Sakura Tsutsumi Park | White and Red Higan Flowers

This photo was taken at Sakura Tsutsumi Park, showing the vivid red spider lilies in the background through the white spider lilies blooming in the foreground.

2026August 2026AugustSakura Dike ParkSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Manjusaka (Higanbana)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Narita Airport | Hong Kong Airlines Aircraft Parked

This photo was taken at Narita Airport, showing a Hong Kong Airlines plane parked on the tarmac from the side.

2026August 2026AugustChiba prefecture (Kantou area)Narita AirportVarious Sceneryairplane