2026年

In Nagano Prefecture | Rice Fields Glowing in the Backlight of Dusk

This photo was taken in Nagano Prefecture using a telephoto lens to capture a rice paddy at dusk; the backlighting from the setting sun makes the rural landscape look particularly striking.

October2026October 2026paddy fieldVarious SceneryNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden | A Dahlia Garden Viewed from a Hilltop

This photo was taken at the Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden. It was composed to look down from a high vantage point, capturing the sight of countless dahlias blooming across the entire slope.

October2026October 2026dahlia (Dahlia pinnata)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia GardenNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden | Pink dahlias against a yellow background

This photo was taken at the Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden, showing a beautiful pink dahlia captured from the side against a backdrop of yellow flowers and plants.

October2026October 2026dahlia (Dahlia pinnata)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia GardenNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden | The Alps Stretching Alongside the Dahlia Garden

This photo was taken at the Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden from a high vantage point to capture the entire expanse of the dahlia garden and the many Alpine peaks stretching out beyond it.

October2026October 2026dahlia (Dahlia pinnata)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia GardenNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden | Vibrant Red Dahlias

This photo was taken at the Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden to capture the beauty of the vibrant red dahlias in full bloom.

October2026October 2026dahlia (Dahlia pinnata)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia GardenNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Alps Azumino National Park | Pampas Grass Shining Against a Green Backdrop

This photo was taken at the Alps Azumino National Park; by using a green background, I was able to make the pampas grass plumes, glistening in the sunlight, stand out.

October2026October 2026silver grassAlps Azumino National Parkleaves changing color (colour)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden | The Dahlia Garden and the Distant Mountains

This photo was taken at the Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden to capture both the dahlia garden spreading across the hillside and the mountains of Nagano visible in the distance.

October2026October 2026dahlia (Dahlia pinnata)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia GardenNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden | A Dahlia Garden Viewed from Below

This photo was taken at the Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden. It was composed to look up at the slope from a low angle, capturing the scene of the dahlia garden in full bloom.

October2026October 2026dahlia (Dahlia pinnata)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia GardenNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden | Flowerbed Viewed Through Red Dahlias

This photo was taken at the Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden to show the expanse of the dahlia garden stretching into the distance, with the red dahlias in the foreground blurred.

October2026October 2026dahlia (Dahlia pinnata)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia GardenNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden | Dahlias Displayed in the Center of the Pathway

This photo was taken at the Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden, focusing on the dahlia flowers beautifully arranged in the middle of a path within the garden.

October2026October 2026dahlia (Dahlia pinnata)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia GardenNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden | Pink Dahlias That Let Light Shine Through

This photo was taken at the Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden, where I used the sunlight to capture the light shining through the petals of a beautifully shaped pink dahlia.

October2026October 2026dahlia (Dahlia pinnata)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia GardenNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden | Round White and Purple Dahlias

This photo was taken at the Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden, capturing a round dahlia with a mix of white and purple from the front to highlight its distinctive flower shape.

October2026October 2026dahlia (Dahlia pinnata)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia GardenNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden | Pink Dahlias Glowing in the Afternoon Sun

This photo was taken at the Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden and captures the sight of beautifully blooming pink dahlias bathed in the afternoon sun, their petals glowing brightly.

October2026October 2026dahlia (Dahlia pinnata)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia GardenNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden | White and Pink Dahlias

This photo was taken at the Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden to capture the beautiful white and pink dahlias blooming sideways, so that their shape is clearly visible.

October2026October 2026dahlia (Dahlia pinnata)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia GardenNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden | Dahlia Flower Beds and the House Across the Valley

This photo was taken at the Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden, capturing the flowerbeds filled with colorful dahlias, with the house across the valley in the background.

October2026October 2026dahlia (Dahlia pinnata)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia GardenNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Alps Azumino National Park | Autumn Maple Leaves Just Beginning to Turn Color

This photo was taken at the Alps Azumino National Park and captures the sight of maple trees beginning to show faint signs of autumn color, with red and yellow hues gradually mingling among the green leaves.

October2026October 2026leaves turning redAlps Azumino National Parkleaves changing color (colour)Nagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden | Soft, Pale Pink Dahlias

This photo was taken at the Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden with the intention of capturing the soft, airy atmosphere of the pale pink dahlias.

October2026October 2026dahlia (Dahlia pinnata)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia GardenNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden | Dahlias Facing Diagonally Upward

This photo was taken at the Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden to capture the dahlia blooming at an upward angle and to show the shape of its petals.

October2026October 2026dahlia (Dahlia pinnata)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia GardenNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden | Pink Dahlia with Narrow Petals

This photo was taken at the Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia Garden to show the shape of a pink dahlia characterized by its slender, elongated petals.

October2026October 2026dahlia (Dahlia pinnata)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Nagano Ooka Hinata Dahlia GardenNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

Alps Azumino National Park | A Beautiful River Glistening in the Backlight

This photo was taken at the Alps Azumino National Park, where I captured the beautiful river flowing quietly through the park by making the most of the backlighting created by the sunlight streaming in.

October2026October 2026Alps Azumino National Parkthe .... riverNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)