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Kyuzanji Temple｜Mokko-Mimosa near the entrance

This photo is a close-up of a Mimosa flower, which is located near the entrance to the temple and has an impressive, lumpy appearance.

Year 2025March 2025Marchmimosahigh-ranking temple in Fujiwara (Edo period)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Abuda Fukujuso no Sato｜Colorful plum grove viewed from a gazebo

This photo, taken from the top of the gazebo looking down, shows the plum grove with its colorful plum blossoms.

Year 2025March 2025MarchAbuda Fukujuso no SatoChinese plumGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Haruna Plum Grove｜A landscape dyed entirely white with plum blossoms

This photograph captures a plum grove blanketed in pure white plum blossoms, taken from a vantage point overlooking the scene.

Year 2025March 2025Marchcherry blossomHaruna Plum GroveGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Misato Plum Grove | Blue Skies, Kawazu Cherry Blossoms, and Rapeseed Flowers

This photo captures the Kawazu cherry blossoms in full bloom amidst the plum grove, along with rapeseed flowers, with a generous portion of sky included in the frame.

Year 2025March 2025Marchcherry blossomMinogo Plum GroveGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Misato Plum Grove | A shot emphasizing the blossoms with minimal sky

This photograph captures the fully bloomed Kawazu cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers blooming within the plum grove, with a minimal amount of sky included in the frame.

Year 2025March 2025Marchcherry blossomMinogo Plum GroveGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Misato Plum Grove | Neatly Aligned Kawazu Cherry Tree Avenue

This photograph captures the rows of Kawazu cherry trees neatly lined up within the plum grove.

Year 2025March 2025Marchcherry blossomMinogo Plum GroveGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Misato Plum Grove | Plum Grove Peeking Through the Kawazu Cherry Blossoms

This photograph was taken with a composition that peeks through the gaps in the branches of a Kawazu cherry tree to reveal the plum grove.

Year 2025March 2025Marchcherry blossomMinogo Plum GroveGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Minogo Plum Grove｜Red and white plum blossoms, rape blossoms and bamboo grove

In this photo, I tried to capture the red and white plum blossoms and the rape blossoms at their feet against the backdrop of a bamboo grove.

Year 2025March 2025MarchChinese plumMinogo Plum GroveGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Jizo through a gap in the cherry blossoms at Mikazo-in Temple

In this photo, I tried to capture the Jizo statue standing quietly in the gap between the Ayuko cherry blossoms, which are blooming like snow.

Year 2025March 2025MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Sanzang Temple (in Tang-dynasty China)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Pre-dawn temple gate, photographed from the back

I took this photo quietly from the back side of the temple gate in the dim light of day, just before dawn.

Year 2025March 2025MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Sanzang Temple (in Tang-dynasty China)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Mikurain Temple｜Moments of light and rows of cherry blossom trees

In this photo, I captured the moment when light suddenly shone out of the cloudy sky and lit up the rows of cherry trees.

Year 2025March 2025MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Sanzang Temple (in Tang-dynasty China)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Arakawa bank｜Cherry blossoms on the bank under a blue sky

This photo was taken under a clear blue sky with the cherry blossoms blooming on the bank.

Year 2025March 2025MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Arakawa bank

Kitashibahana Sakura Embankment Park｜Cherry Blossom Avenue in Full Sunlight at Sunrise

This photo was taken with the sun directly behind the camera, capturing the cherry blossom trees just as the sun began to rise.

Year 2025March 2025MarchKita Asaba Sakurazutsumi ParkSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kita-Asaba Sakura-zutsumi Park｜Anagoe Cherry Blossoms Viewed from the Embankment

This photo captures the Anago cherry blossoms in full bloom, viewed from above the embankment.

Year 2025March 2025MarchKita Asaba Sakurazutsumi ParkSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kita-Asaba Sakura-zutsumi Park｜A composition emphasizing the cherry trees in the foreground along the tree-lined path

This photograph was taken to express the depth of the tree-lined avenue by utilizing the front-lit light while capturing the cherry tree in the foreground slightly larger.

Year 2025March 2025MarchKita Asaba Sakurazutsumi ParkSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kusanji Temple｜A hint of spring through the mimosa flowers

I took this photo of a mimosa tree near the entrance to the temple, gently peering through the yellow flowers.

Year 2025March 2025Marchmimosahigh-ranking temple in Fujiwara (Edo period)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Mimosa tufts taken softly and brightly at Kyuzanji Temple

This photo shows a large bunch of mimosa flowers, softly photographed with a brighter exposure.

Year 2025March 2025Marchmimosahigh-ranking temple in Fujiwara (Edo period)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kyuzanji Temple｜Clumps of mimosa shown in light and shadow

In this photo, I tried to capture a clump of bright, beautiful mimosa flowers with light contrast, being aware of the bright and dark areas.

Year 2025March 2025Marchmimosahigh-ranking temple in Fujiwara (Edo period)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Kyuzanji Temple｜The flowing beauty of curving mimosa trees

In this photo, I tried to capture the curves of mimosa flowers as they flow in the wind.

Year 2025March 2025Marchmimosahigh-ranking temple in Fujiwara (Edo period)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Magnolia flowers against the blue sky

This photo was taken looking up at the flowers on the large magnolia tree in the hospital.

Year 2025March 2025Marchmimosathe empress, the empress dowager and the grand empress dowagerSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)