2026年

Oishi Park | Lavender and Mount Fuji Bathed in the Morning Sun

This photo was taken at Oishi Park using wide-angle mode to capture a sweeping view of the lavender fields bathed in morning light, the blue sky, and Mount Fuji visible in the distance.

2026July 2026JulylavenderOishi ParkYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Oishi Park | Summer Scenery of Lavender Fields and Mount Fuji

This photo was taken at Oishi Park using Standard Mode to capture the vibrant lavender fields and Mount Fuji towering in the distance with a natural angle of view.

2026July 2026JulylavenderOishi ParkYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Oishi Park | A Field of Kochia Under Cultivation and Mount Fuji

This photo was taken at Oishi Park and shows a field of green kochia plants being grown for the fall season, with Mount Fuji visible in the background.

2026July 2026Julykochia (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)Oishi ParkYamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)leaves changing color (colour)

Akino Sunflower Festival in Hokuto City | Sunflower Fields and Mountains Viewed from a Hilltop

This photo was taken at the Akino Sunflower Festival in Hokuto City, looking down from a hilltop over a vast sunflower field, with the mountains stretching out in the background.

2026July 2026JulyAkino Sunflower Festival, Hokuto Citysunflower (Helianthus annuus)Yamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Akino Sunflower Festival in Hokuto City | Pathways Through Sunflower Fields with a Sense of Depth

I took this photo at the Akino Sunflower Festival in Hokuto City, deliberately framing the shot to include the path winding through the sunflower field to create a sense of depth.

2026July 2026JulyAkino Sunflower Festival, Hokuto Citysunflower (Helianthus annuus)Yamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Akino Sunflower Festival in Hokuto City | Vast sunflower fields stretching as far as the eye can see

This photo was taken at the Akino Sunflower Festival in Hokuto City, using a composition that offers a sweeping view of the vast sunflower field stretching into the distance from a high vantage point.

2026July 2026JulyAkino Sunflower Festival, Hokuto Citysunflower (Helianthus annuus)Yamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Matsumoto Castle | A Beautiful Bridge and a Majestic Castle

This photo was taken at Matsumoto Castle to capture both the beautiful bridge and the imposing castle in a single frame, conveying the atmosphere of this historic castle.

2026July 2026JulyMatsumoto CastleShrines, Temples, CastlesNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Matsumoto Castle | The Moment the Swan and the Castle Met

This photo was taken at Matsumoto Castle and captures a swan that happened to appear while I was taking pictures, set against the backdrop of the towering castle.

2026July 2026JulyMatsumoto CastleSwanShrines, Temples, CastlesNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)bird

Matsumoto Castle | A View of the Castle Through the Green Maple Leaves

This photo was taken at Matsumoto Castle, with vibrant blue maple leaves in the foreground, so that the green leaves and the castle would overlap beautifully.

2026July 2026JulyMatsumoto CastleShrines, Temples, Castlesblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)azalea

Hotaka Shrine | A summer wind chime inscribed with the words “Cicada Shower”

This photo was taken at Hotaka Shrine and features a refreshing summer wind chime with the beautifully written characters for “Cicada Shower” that make a striking impression.