months and years

Oshijo｜A fantastic nighttime feast! Japanese umbrella lights up Oshijo Castle

This is a Japanese umbrella for lighting up Oshijo Castle in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture. You can enjoy the beautiful Japanese umbrella lights up once a month.

NovemberYear 2023November 2023Japanese umbrellaSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)name of a castle built on the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendarShrines, Temples, CastlesBeautiful scenery

Akebonoyama Agricultural Park｜Autumn in Akebonoyama Agricultural Park! Fantastic morning scenery of cosmos and windmills

This is a collaboration of cosmos, windmill and sunrise at Akebonoyama Agricultural Park. I chose beautiful and well-shaped cosmos.

OctoberYear 2023October 2023Akebonoyama Agricultural ParkcosmosParks, theme parks and buildingsChiba prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Houtokuji Temple｜Toko-momiji (floor maple) at Houtokuji Temple! Seek the fantastic beauty of autumn

This is a version of the maple leaves on the floor of Houtokuji Temple in Gunma Prefecture. The maple leaves reflected on the shiny polished floor are beautiful.

NovemberYear 2023November 2023leaves turning redHoutokuji TempleShrines, Temples, Castlesleaves changing color (colour)Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)

Arakawa bank｜A fantastic sunrise on the Arakawa bank! A spectacular spot for nature and photography

I tried to capture the sunrise from under the trees on the Arakawa river bank in a perspective way.

OctoberYear 2023October 2023Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)the .... riverMorning glow and evening glowArakawa bank

Houtokuji Temple｜Autumn at Houtokuji Temple! Healing scenery of autumn leaves and Jizo-san

Houtokuji Temple in Gunma Prefecture has many cute Jizo statues. I took some photos of the Jizo-san and the autumn leaves.

NovemberYear 2023November 2023leaves turning redHoutokuji TempleShrines, Temples, Castlesleaves changing color (colour)Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)

National Hitachi Seaside Park｜Hitachi Seaside Park in autumn! A spectacular carpet of bright red kochias

From Hitachi Seaside Park, this is the kochia in its autumn foliage version. I took this photo of kochia with beautiful red leaves from the top of the hill.

OctoberYear 2023October 2023kochia (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)Parks, theme parks and buildingsNational Hitachi Seaside Parkleaves changing color (colour)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Bessho-numa Park｜The seasonal beauty of Bessho-numa Park! Metasequoia Trees and Reflection on the Water

Bessho-numa Park in Saitama Prefecture has a row of metasequoia trees around a pond in the middle. The reflections of the metasequoias on the pond are beautiful.

NovemberYear 2023November 2023dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides)Parks, theme parks and buildingsBessho-numa ParkSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)leaves changing color (colour)

National Hitachi Seaside Park｜Autumn Colors, Flower Garden in Hitachi Seaside Park! A world of art woven by nature

From Hitachi Seaside Park, I photographed the gradation of buckwheat flowers, cosmos, and kochia.

OctoberYear 2023October 2023Parks, theme parks and buildingsNational Hitachi Seaside Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)buckwheat flower

Misato Park｜The beauty of metasequoia dyed by the setting sun - Attractions of Misato Park, Misato City, Saitama Prefecture

I photographed the sunset from under a metasequoia tree in Misato Park. The shining metasequoia leaves are beautiful.

NovemberYear 2023November 2023MISATO PARKdawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides)Parks, theme parks and buildingsleaves changing color (colour)

National Hitachi Seaside Park｜Art of Light and Flowers! Autumn Cosmos and the Beauty of Nature in Hitachinaka City

From Hitachi Seaside Park, I photographed the beautiful yellow cosmos from the back side of the park, allowing the light to shine through.

OctoberYear 2023October 2023cosmosParks, theme parks and buildingsNational Hitachi Seaside Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Kawagoe Suijo Park｜Golden carpet! Kawagoe Water Park's Autumn Attraction

In Kawagoe Suijo Park, you can see beautiful gingko leaves in autumn. The light and shadows coming in are beautiful.

NovemberYear 2023November 2023Parks, theme parks and buildingsSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kawagoe Water Parkleaves changing color (colour)Ginkgo Biloba

Shukumae Isomae Shrine｜Tunnel of Mystery! Walking along the solemn approach to Shukumae Isomae Shrine

The juso (a group of trees along the approach to Sakagami Isomae Shrine) is very powerful and mysterious.

OctoberYear 2023October 2023tree thicketShrines, Temples, CastlesBeautiful sceneryIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)Sakagura Isomae Shrine

Omiya Hikawa Shrine｜Autumn! A historical path covered with autumn leaves

On the approach to Omiya Hikawa Shrine, there are many maple trees, and visitors can enjoy the colorful autumn leaves in fall.

DecemberYear 2023December 2023Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Omiya Hikawa ShrineShrines, Temples, Castlesleaves changing color (colour)

Cosmos Arena Fukiage｜Autumn sunset and cosmos feast! The charm of Tama Cosmos Arena Fukiage

At Cosmos Arena Fukiage in Saitama Prefecture, you can photograph a collaboration of sunset and cosmos fields. I think the best timing is about an hour before sunset.

OctoberYear 2023October 2023cosmosCosmos Arena FukageParks, theme parks and buildingsSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Omiya Hikawa Shrine｜An approach to the shrine in autumn colors! Beautiful scenery woven by autumn leaves

On the approach to Omiya Hikawa Shrine, there are many maple trees, and visitors can enjoy the colorful autumn leaves in fall.

DecemberYear 2023December 2023Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)Omiya Hikawa ShrineShrines, Temples, Castlesleaves changing color (colour)

Cosmos Arena Fukiage｜Autumn sunset and cosmos feast! The charm of Saitama Cosmos Arena Fukiage

At Cosmos Arena Fukiage in Saitama Prefecture, you can photograph a collaboration of sunset and cosmos fields. I think the best timing is about an hour before sunset.

OctoberYear 2023October 2023cosmosCosmos Arena FukageParks, theme parks and buildingsSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Koishikawa Botanical Garden｜Autumn Color Walk! Hidden autumn foliage spots in central Tokyo

Koishikawa Botanical Garden is located in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. During the fall foliage season, there are many ginkgo, metasequoia, and maple trees to see.

DecemberYear 2023December 2023Parks, theme parks and buildingsKoishikawa Botanical GardenTokyo Metropolitan arealeaves changing color (colour)Ginkgo Biloba

Shiki Shinkagishi River Hydrangea Road｜Shinkagishi River Hydrangea Road! Healing walkway with colorful hydrangeas

Hydrangea Road along the Shinkagishi River in Shiki City, Saitama Prefecture. You can enjoy beautiful rows of hydrangea trees.

Year 2023May 2023MaySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)the .... riverShiki Shinkagishi River Hydrangea Roadhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

East Takahashi｜The Illusion of Green Kochia and Morning Sunlight at East Takahashi

This is the kochia at Higashitakahashi in Tochigi Prefecture. I photographed the green kochia before it turns red. This is a collaboration photo of sunrise.

Year 2023September 2023Septemberkochia (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)Morning glow and evening glowAzuma TakahashiTochigi prefecture (Kantou area)Beautiful scenery

Mizumoto Park｜A paradise of irises in the morning glow - Early summer charm of Mizumoto Park

This is a park in Katsushika-ku, Tokyo, where you can enjoy irises and hydrangeas. I photographed the morning glow and irises.

Year 2023June 2023JuneParks, theme parks and buildingsTokyo Metropolitan areaMizumoto Parkblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese iris