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Oshi Castle｜A Beautiful Landscape Woven from History and Nature

In this photo, I tried to capture the lined Japanese umbrellas, bamboo, and fresh greenery of maple trees.

Year 2023September 2023SeptemberJapanese umbrellaSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)name of a castle built on the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendarVarious Scenery

Arakawa bank｜Silver grass shining in the morning sun - Silent beauty of Arakawa bank

This photo was taken on a bank to capture the shining silver grass in the morning sun.

Year 2023February 2023FebruarySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)morning glowMorning glow and evening glowArakawa bank

Tulip Field in Showa Kinen Park

In this photo, I tried to capture the colorful tulips and the wide expanse in the distance.

Year 2023April 2023ApriltulipNational Showa Memorial ParkTokyo Metropolitan areablooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Arakawa bank｜Silence! Morning sun and branches

This photo was taken at a wide angle to give a sense of perspective.

Year 2023February 2023FebruarySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)morning glowMorning glow and evening glowArakawa bank

Kawaguchi City｜Hanamizuki-no-Art wrapped in light

This photo was taken of a neighbor's dogwood flower as it shines through the sunlight.

Year 2023April 2023Aprilflowering dogwood (Cornus florida)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Shinjuku Gyoen｜Cherry blossoms in early bloom! A special moment to feel the arrival of spring

This photo was taken from below to show the lovely wandering pink petals of the cherry blossoms.

Year 2023February 2023FebruaryShinjuku GyoenTokyo Metropolitan areacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Arakawa bank｜A peaceful morning spent on a bridge on the Arakawa bank

In this photo, I tried to capture the stillness of the Arakawa River just before the sun came up.

Year 2023February 2023FebruarySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)morning glowMorning glow and evening glowArakawa bank

Isanuma｜The serenity of Isanuma! Fantastic scenery reflected by the mirror-like surface of the water

This photo was taken on a windless day with a reflection in the swamp.

Year 2023February 2023Februarytrickling brookSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)morning glowMorning glow and evening glow

Koshiki Shinto Sakura Jingu｜The early blooming cherry blossoms and ribbons! A special view of spring

In this photo, I tried to capture the early blooming cherry blossoms with pretty pink ribbons in a cute way.

Year 2023February 2023FebruaryKoshiki Shinto - Sakura JinguTokyo Metropolitan areacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Shinjuku Gyoen｜Spring! Beautiful co-starring of pine trees and cherry blossoms

This photo shows early-blooming cherry blossoms from under a pine tree, which gives it a mysterious look.

Year 2023February 2023FebruaryShinjuku GyoenTokyo Metropolitan areacherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Arakawa Bank｜Fishing pond of willow trees in the morning glow! The tranquil beauty of Arakawa bank

This photo shows the face carving on the bank as it is enveloped in a morning of disquiet.

Year 2023March 2023MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)morning glowMorning glow and evening glowArakawa bank

Arakawa Bank｜An illusion in silence! Keihin-Tohoku railway bridge on the bank of Arakawa River and its beautiful reflection

This photo was taken of the river on a fantastic morning.

Year 2023March 2023MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)morning glowMorning glow and evening glowArakawa bank

Arakawa bank｜Spring Illusion! Cherry blossoms and morning glow on the bank of Arakawa River

This photo was taken to capture the blooming cherry blossoms and the sunrise.

Year 2023March 2023MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Arakawa bank

Arakawa bank｜Cherry blossoms and blue sky! Spring scenery of Arakawa bank

This photo was taken of the volume, the angular cherry blossoms, and the sky.

Year 2023March 2023MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Arakawa bank

Kita-Asaba Sakurazutsumi Park｜Cherry blossom tunnel heralding the arrival of spring - Azumayuki cold cherry blossoms at Kita-Asaba Sakurazutsumi Park

In this photo, I tried to capture the beauty of the curving lines of the Yasugyo cherry trees as far as the eye can see.

Year 2023March 2023MarchKita Asaba Sakurazutsumi ParkSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Arakawa bank｜An illusion of spring! Arakawa River and Shinkagishi River lined with cherry blossoms

In this photo, I tried to capture the cherry blossoms and the skyline as reflected in the Shinkawashi Kagawa River.

Year 2023March 2023MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Arakawa bank

Akebonoyama Agricultural Park｜Tulips in the mist! Fantastic spring at Akebonoyama Agricultural Park

This photo was taken of a tulip field surrounded by fog.

Year 2023April 2023AprilAkebonoyama Agricultural ParktulipChiba prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Akebonoyama Agricultural Park｜The beauty of each season! Willows and flowers

In this photo, a person walking through the fog is the main subject, along with a willow tree.

Year 2023April 2023AprilAkebonoyama Agricultural ParkChiba prefecture (Kantou area)morning mistVarious Scenery

Arakawa bank｜An illusion in silence! Keihin-Tohoku railway bridge on the bank of Arakawa River

This photo was taken of the Arakawa River on a quiet morning.

Year 2023February 2023FebruarySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)morning glowMorning glow and evening glowArakawa bank

Arakawa bank｜Late Blooming Cherry Trees in Late Spring - Arakawa bank, beautiful scenery

In this photo, I photographed a row of trees with the yaezakura cherry blossoms in clear view.

Year 2023April 2023AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Arakawa bank