2026年

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

Karasawazawa Shrine | A Wind Chime with Depth, Viewed from the Side

I took this photo at Karasawa Shrine, looking at the wind chime display from the side and making a conscious effort to capture a sense of depth.

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

Karasawazawa Shrine | Shaved Ice Banners and the Summer Blue Sky

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine and captures the shaved ice banner standing in front of the rest house, along with the summery blue sky and white clouds.

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

Ancient Lotus Village | Minecraft Rice Paddy Art Viewed from Gyoda Tower

This photo was taken at the Ancient Lotus Village, from the observation deck of Gyoda Tower, and shows rice paddy art inspired by Minecraft.

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

Karasawazawa Shrine | "Ichigo Ichie" Strawberry Wind Chime

This photo was taken at Karasawazawa Shrine and shows a “Ichigo Ichie” wind chime featuring a cute strawberry design.

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

Endo Farm | Sunflowers Glistening in the Sun and a Tall Ladder

This photo was taken at Endo Farm and shows sunflowers glistening beautifully in the sunlight alongside a large stepladder placed in the field.

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

Isanuma | Sunflowers Glowing in the Backlight

This photo was taken at Isanuma, where I captured these beautifully blooming sunflowers from a position that was almost backlit.

2026August 2026Augusttrickling brooksunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Karasawazawa Shrine | Wind chimes sent as a gesture of support from Futarasan Shrine

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine and shows the wind chimes that had been brought from Futarasan Shrine as a gesture of support.

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

Isanuma | Sunflower Fields Stretching Far into the Distance

This photo was taken at Isanuma and shows a field of sunflowers stretching into the distance.

2026August 2026Augusttrickling brooksunflower (Helianthus annuus)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Karasawase Shrine | A Purple Japanese Umbrella That Lets Light Shine Through

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine, showing the light shining on a purple Japanese umbrella as seen from the underside of the umbrella.

2026August 2026AugustJapanese umbrellaKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenery

Daibō Hachiman Shrine | Ema with a Bold Design

This photo was taken at Daibo Hachiman Shrine and shows an ema featuring a bold and stylish design.

2026August 2026AugustDaibo Hachiman ShrineShrines, Temples, CastlesIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Karasawazawa Shrine | Rice Fields and Clouds Seen from a Hilltop

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine, looking down from a high vantage point to capture the rice paddies spreading out below the mountain and the clouds floating in the sky.

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

Isanuma | A Butterfly Among the Cosmos Flowers

This photo was taken at Isanuma and shows a butterfly among the cosmos flowers.

2026August 2026Augustcosmostrickling brookSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)butterfly

Karasawazawa Shrine | Red Japanese Umbrellas, Lanterns, and Greenery

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine and captures a vivid red Japanese umbrella alongside the stone lanterns and green scenery visible in the background.

2026August 2026AugustJapanese umbrellaKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Various Scenery

Daibo Hachiman Shrine | Komainu Wearing a Straw Hat

This photo was taken at Daibo Hachiman Shrine and shows a cute komainu wearing a straw hat.

2026August 2026AugustDaibo Hachiman ShrineShrines, Temples, CastlesIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Karasawazawa Shrine | A Cat That Rolls Over When You Approach

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine, showing a cute cat that approached me and then flopped down right in front of me.

2026August 2026AugustanimalKarasawazawa ShrineTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)cat

Karasawazawa Shrine | Beautiful Blue Maple Leaves That Brighten Up Summer

This photo was taken at Karasawa Shrine and captures the beautiful blue maple leaves that adorn the shrine grounds.

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

Daibo Hachiman Shrine | Amulets with Cute Designs and Wind Chimes

This photo was taken at Daibo Hachiman Shrine and shows a wind chime decorated with charmingly patterned talismans.

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