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Hakone Glass Forest Museum | A low-angle shot of a hydrangea pot by the water

This photo was taken at the Hakone Open-Air Museum of Glass, capturing a pot of hydrangeas placed by the edge of a pond from a low angle, along with the refreshing atmosphere of the water’s edge.

2026June 2026JuneKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Hakone Glass Forest Museumhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Hakone Glass Forest Museum | A Cute Duck Standing by the Water's Edge

I took this photo at the Hakone Open-Air Museum because the ducks by the pond were so cute, and I wanted to capture them as part of the serene scenery there.

2026June 2026JuneKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Hakone Glass Forest Museumbird鴨

Hakone Glass Forest Museum | Lion Sculpture by the Edge of the Pond

This photograph, taken at the Hakone Open-Air Museum, captures a striking image of the lion sculpture at the edge of the pond as part of the park’s decorative landscape.

2026June 2026JuneartKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Hakone Glass Forest MuseumVarious Scenery

Hakone Glass Forest Museum | Early Summer Scenery of Hydrangeas and Western-Style Buildings

This photo was taken at the Hakone Open-Air Museum of Glass from a slight distance, capturing both the hydrangeas and the Western-style building together to depict a scene typical of early summer in Hakone.

2026June 2026JuneKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Hakone Glass Forest Museumhydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Hakone Glass Forest Museum | A Sparkling Glass Tunnel Bathed in Light

I took this photo at the Hakone Open-Air Museum of Glass to capture the sparkling glass tunnel and convey its magical atmosphere as it glows in the light.

2026June 2026JuneartKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)Hakone Glass Forest MuseumVarious Scenery

Odawara Castle | Hydrangeas and the Castle, Seen from Below

This photo was taken at Odawara Castle, looking up from below to capture the numerous hydrangeas and the castle itself, showcasing the historic castle against a backdrop of early summer blooms.

2026June 2026JuneOdawara CastleKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Odawara Castle | Hydrangeas with Deep Colors, Photographed in Low Light

This photo was taken at Odawara Castle; I used a darker tone to bring out the deep colors of the hydrangeas and capture a soft, dreamy atmosphere.

2026June 2026JuneOdawara CastleKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Odawara Castle | Blue Hydrangeas Blooming Beneath the Stone Walls

This photo was taken at Odawara Castle; I aimed to capture the blue hydrangeas blooming beneath the stone walls in a striking way, while emphasizing the somber atmosphere.

2026June 2026JuneOdawara CastleKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Odawara Castle | Beautiful Hydrangeas Bathed in Sunlight

This photo was taken at Odawara Castle to capture the beauty of the hydrangeas blooming in the sunlight, conveying both the brightness of the scene and the beauty of the flowers.

2026June 2026JuneOdawara CastleKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Akahori Iris Garden | Irises Drenched in Dew

This photo was taken at the Akahori Iris Garden to capture the droplets of water on the beautiful iris flowers, highlighting their fresh, dewy texture.

2026June 2026JuneGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese irisAkahori Iris Garden

Akahori Iris Garden | Beautiful Irises Viewed from the Side

This photo was taken at the Akahori Iris Garden, where I captured a beautifully shaped iris from the side to convey the flower’s contours and three-dimensionality.

2026June 2026JuneGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese irisAkahori Iris Garden

Akahori Iris Garden | An Iris Garden Stretching Out Under a Cloudy Sky

This photo was taken at the Akahori Iris Garden, capturing the iris garden stretching out beneath a cloudy sky as a serene seasonal scene.

2026June 2026JuneGunma prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese irisAkahori Iris Garden

Honjo General Park | Softly Blurred Lotus Flowers

This photo was taken at Honjo General Park; I blurred the leaves in the foreground to create a dreamy atmosphere and captured the lotus flower with a soft, delicate look.