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Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Kawazu Town)｜Spring scenery of white-eye perching on cherry branches

This photo was taken at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Kawazu Town) of a cute white-tailed godwit perched on a branch of a Kawazu cherry tree, capturing a moment that symbolizes the arrival of spring.

2026February 2026FebruarySiberian thrush (Turdus sibiricus)Cherry blossoms (early blooming)Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Kawazu Town)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)bird

Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Kawazu Town)｜Snapshots of spring colors of mimosa trees decorated on doors

This photo was taken at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Kawazu Town) of mimosa trees decorating the door of a store, creating a shot of not only cherry blossoms but also spring colors.

2026February 2026FebruarymimosaKawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Kawazu Town)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Kawazu Town)｜Cherry blossoms shining in the light and a bridge

This photo was taken at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Kawazu Town) to capture the bright spring-like brightness of the Kawazu cherry blossoms and the bridge, which shines brilliantly in the light.

2026February 2026FebruaryCherry blossoms (early blooming)Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Kawazu Town)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Kawazu Town)｜Cherry blossoms and rape blossoms line up in early spring

This photograph was taken at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Kawazu Town) to capture the collaboration of Kawazu cherry blossoms and rape blossoms, creating a composition that allows visitors to enjoy the co-starring of the most representative flowers of early spring.

2026February 2026FebruaryCherry blossoms (early blooming)Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Kawazu Town)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Brassica rapa var. amplexicauluShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Kawazu Town)｜Na-hana focus peeking through the gaps between the cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Kawazu Town), with the rape blossoms in focus through the gaps between the Kawazu cherry trees to take advantage of the contrast between the foreground and background.

2026February 2026FebruaryCherry blossoms (early blooming)Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Kawazu Town)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Brassica rapa var. amplexicauluShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Kawazu Town)｜Pink Cherry Blossoms Shine in the Light

This photo was taken at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Kawazu Town) to capture the glowing Kawazu cherry blossoms and highlight their bright pink color.

2026February 2026FebruaryCherry blossoms (early blooming)Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Kawazu Town)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Kawazu Nanadaki Loop Bridge｜Contrast between bridge girders under renovation and cherry blossoms

This photograph of the Kawazu-Nanadaki Loop Bridge shows the bridge girders undergoing renovation and Kawazu cherry blossoms, creating a contrast between man-made objects and nature.

2026February 2026FebruaryCherry blossoms (early blooming)Kawazu Nanadaki Loop Bridgeblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Kawazu Nanadaki Loop Bridge｜The curving beauty of the bridge and cherry blossoms

This photo was taken at the Kawazu Nanadaki Loop Bridge to capture the curving beauty of the loop bridge and the Kawazu cherry blossoms, creating a dynamic composition.

2026February 2026FebruaryCherry blossoms (early blooming)Kawazu Nanadaki Loop Bridgeblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Kawazu Nanadaki Loop Bridge｜The power of the bridge and cherry blossoms captured from a wide angle

This photo was taken at the Kawazu Nanadaki Loop Bridge, using a wide-angle lens to capture the loop bridge and Kawazu cherry blossoms to emphasize the powerful perspective.

2026February 2026FebruaryCherry blossoms (early blooming)Kawazu Nanadaki Loop Bridgeblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Shuzenji Plum Grove｜Early spring scenery decorated with red and white plum blossoms

This photograph was taken at the Shuzenji Plum Grove (Izu City) to capture the colorful scenery of early spring, with plum blossoms in red and white.

2026February 2026FebruaryShuzenji Plum GroveChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Shuzenji Plum Grove｜Pretty white plum blossoms stand out when looking down

This photo was taken at the Shuzenji Plum Grove, focusing on the white plum blossoms and looking down to emphasize the beauty of the pretty petals.

2026February 2026FebruaryShuzenji Plum GroveChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Shuzenji Plum Grove｜Color gradation of overlapping plum trees

This photo was taken at the Shuzenji Plum Grove, where dark pink, white, and light pink plums overlap each other, creating a color gradation that can be enjoyed.

2026February 2026FebruaryShuzenji Plum GroveChinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Shuzenji Plum Grove｜A Japanese scene in a bamboo grove with light shining through

This photo was taken at the Shuzenji Plum Grove, capturing the light shining through the bamboo in the garden, a scene that evokes a Japanese atmosphere.

2026February 2026FebruaryShuzenji Plum Grovebamboo thicketVarious SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Shuzenji Plum Grove｜Contrast of light and shadow drawn by bamboos and bamboo grass

This photo was taken in the Shuzenji Plum Grove, with the bamboo and bamboo leaves in yin and yang to create a contrast of light and shadow.

2026February 2026FebruaryShuzenji Plum Grovebamboo thicketVarious SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Shuzenji(Izu)｜Silent stone statues facing this way

This photo was taken in Shuzenji (Izu), Japan, of a stone statue facing us in the temple, documenting its serene appearance.

2026February 2026FebruaryShuzenji(Izu)imageShrines, Temples, CastlesVarious SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Shuzenji(Izu)｜The presence of stone statues captured by looking up

This photo was taken in Shuzenji (Izu), looking up at the stone statues in the temple to emphasize their power and presence.

2026February 2026FebruaryShuzenji(Izu)imageShrines, Temples, CastlesVarious SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Shuzenji(Izu)｜The neat appearance of the main hall from the front

This photo was taken in Shuzenji (Izu), Japan, from the front of the main hall to show the beauty of the historic temple architecture.

2026February 2026FebruaryShuzenji(Izu)Shrines, Temples, CastlesShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Shuzenji Temple (Izu)｜A view of the main hall and precincts depicted from a distance

This photo was taken in Shuzenji (Izu) from the front, a short distance away from the main hall, and the composition includes the surrounding landscape.

2026February 2026FebruaryShuzenji(Izu)Shrines, Temples, CastlesShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Shuzenji Temple (Izu)｜Air in the precincts conveyed by stone statues and flags

This photo was taken at Shuzenji (Izu) to show the stone statues and flags in the back of the temple, and one that conveys the atmosphere of the temple.

2026February 2026FebruaryShuzenji(Izu)imageShrines, Temples, CastlesVarious SceneryShizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)

Shuzenji(Izu)｜Soft spring with weeping plum blossoms and tama bokeh

This photo was taken in Shuzenji (Izu) to capture the temple's weeping plum blossoms and the tama bokeh in the background to express the soft spring air.

2026February 2026FebruaryShuzenji(Izu)Chinese plumblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Shizuoka prefecture (Chuubu area)