This photograph captures the swaying of a vivid red Daruma wind chime at the Kawasaki Daishi Wind Chime Festival, carefully composed to highlight its charm and presence. The "Wind Chime Festival" held at Kawasaki Daishi is a representative summer event of Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Over 900 varieties of wind chimes gathered from across Japan line the temple grounds, each captivating visitors with its unique sound and design.Wind chimes come in diverse materials like glass, ceramic, and metal. Each time the wind blows, their soft sounds spread, offering a cooling sensation through all five senses. Alongside the popular Daruma wind chimes, many designs feature animal and nature motifs. The scenes where these chimes interact with the main hall and the five-storied pagoda are full of charm and perfect for photography. Visit this event to refresh your mind and body, forgetting the summer heat.
- Date: July 20, 2025
- Photographer: Mr. Pon
- Location：Kawasaki Daishi
- Address: 4-48 Daishi-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Japan
- Photography equipment: Canon EOS R
- Lens: Canon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
- F value: 2.8
- SS: 1/500s
- ISO: 200
