At a quiet temple in Kawagoe, piles of weathered Daruma rest in one place, their wishes fulfilled. Each New Year, people return their old Daruma here, a ritual of gratitude and release. In the frame, an elderly woman gently places hers atop the others, bowing slightly—an act she learned as a child. Once, her parents brought her; later, she brought her children. The Daruma come and go, but the tradition remains, passed patiently from old to young, year after year.
Location: Kitain temple, Kawagoe, Saitama.

Witnessing the first supermoon of 2026, I was unexpectedly lucky to see a plane crossing the radiant moon. it was a surreal moment that reminded me of how tiny our existence is in this vast galaxy, yet also how far we've come and how much further we'll go. happy new year!
Location: Wakoshi, Saitama

Autumn colors in Tokyo Metropolitan Mizumoto park. Where the autumn colors looks completely different than the other spots in Tokyo. The sunrise view from the metasequoia forest looks amazing.

Autumn in Japan is very beautiful but the view of 1st sun kissed metasequoia forest in Mizumoto park looks completely different. To see this view I went there very early in the morning by taking the first train and first bus. The view I got was completely worthy. Also it is paradise for bird watchers.
Location: Mizumoto park, Tokyo

A soft field of Japanese pampas grass sways gently in a park of Saitama, in the background autumn trees glowing in warm orange hues. A serene moment capturing the quiet beauty of Japanese fall.
Location: Wako jurin park, Saitama

I stand quietly under the autumn tree,
a lonely bicycle waiting for my rider’s return. Fallen leaves wrap around my tires like a rusty blanket, and I breathe in the gentle pause between journeys.

Perched on a golden autumn branch, the little bird savors its meal in the soft afternoon light. The crisp leaves shimmer around it, turning the moment into a quiet celebration of the season.

A lonely bench sits beneath an autumn tree, waiting patiently for someone to pause and feel the season drift by.
In the quiet of the vacant park, it becomes a silent witness to fall’s gentle passing.
Location: wako Jurin park, Saitama

今日も元気に行ってらっしゃい🚃

こちらは、埼玉県さいたま市にあります桜並木です。
毎年電車と桜並木が最高に撮影できます。
土呂駅から歩いてすぐなのでぜひ来年行ってみてください😊

さいたま市も桜が満開です🌸

こちらは、埼玉県さいたま市の
さいたま市民の森です。

風車×菜の花×桜が春を迎えてくれます
今がまさに見頃です😊

no season is offseason for Japan. In summer there are so many thing to see and do here in Kawagoe. Kawagoe is a historical town known as coedo or little edo. It is a edo period warehouse district. Tokinokane or the bell tower which is the landmark of Kawagoe can be seen nicely. This couple was enjoying the traditional and historical city in a traditional fashion. The old style house and bell tower in the background makes the atmosphere more beautiful.

Oshi Castle, located in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture, has a rich history dating back to the late 15th century. Despite facing numerous attacks, this formidable castle never succumbed. While the original structure no longer stands, visitors can still witness the earthen foundation of the main castle, the towering stone walls, the Korai Gate, and other fascinating ruins. The reconstructed "Three-storied Tower" from the Edo Period now houses captivating exhibits, offering visitors a glimpse into the past. Ascend to the observation room on the highest floor for a breathtaking view of Gyoda City. My visit at twilight revealed an eerily silent and empty atmosphere, evoking the enchanting aura of this ancient site.

青葉苑の藤🌟

こちらは、埼玉県にある青葉苑の藤です。
今年からライトアップが始まり、見頃を迎えていました！
埼玉県の天然記念物だけあり、歴史を感じます🤤

Despite being adjacent to Tokyo, Saitama prefecture is often overlooked by tourists. However, this prefecture has a lot to offer with its mesmerizing natural beauty. Currently, Kita Asaba Sakura Zutsumi is gaining attention, thanks to photographers who have captured its beauty. I visited this place last year, but this year, I witnessed the astonishing view of the pink sakura rows against the backdrop of the snow-capped mountains.

Two children Under mighty cherry blossom tree.
The elder sister was consoling her younger sibling who seemed to be feeling down. Although it was unclear what had caused the younger sister's sadness, it was heartwarming to witness the pure and simple expression of love and care between the two siblings. The scene made the observer reflect on how children are able to find happiness in even the smallest moments, while adults often struggle to do so.
Taken in kitaasaba Sakura Zutsumi Saitama

I took this photo at Kita Asaba Sakura Zutsumi in Saitama, where I celebrated the arrival of spring on the day of the vernal equinox. In my country, we celebrate this time with natural colors and spend time with loved ones. The ritual symbolizes how nature becomes colorful at this time of the year, and so we celebrate it. In Japan, people also enjoy this season with their loved ones. While I was there, I saw a mother and her daughter with their family, having a great time and taking photos as memories. This entire scene reminded me of my childhood, when my mother also embraced me with the same emotion that is reflected in this image.

During summer time we can see several firework festival from different part of Japan. In 5th august I enjoyed the Todabashi firework festival Name "Sky Fantasia 東西光宴". It was a real gem for the firework lover. There were around 12000 fireworks with the time span of 1 hour and 30 minutes. I was amazed and overwhelmed with joy. My dream to enjoy Japanese firework came true.

Kawagoe million light festival. Kawagoe is known as little edo or coedo. This little old style or traditional Japanese city was illuminated with lanterns. The whole atmosphere looks so beautiful. One can even see the moon over building roof. All peoples are in festive mood. Several street performance as well as stage performances were there.

No season is offseason for Japan. In summer there are so many thing to see and do here. Last weekend I enjoyed thousand light festival at Kawagoe where the warehouse area was looked absolutely gorgeous for the lights and other stalls and stage activities. Everyone was enjoying and most of the local people wear traditional cloths too. It was truly a delightful experienced.

No season is offseason for Japan. In summer there are so many thing to see and do here. Last weekend I enjoyed thousand light festival at Kawagoe where the warehouse area was looked absolutely gorgeous for the lights and other stalls and stage activities. Everyone was enjoying and most of the local people wear traditional cloths too. It was truly a delightful experienced.

Sunflowers are the symbol of summer. It also symbolize the unwavering faith and constant orientation towards the light. There are several sunflower festival all over Japan and this from Kumagaya in Saitama.

Saitama lavender park is one of the largest lavender park in Kanto area. In the park you may see millions of bee butterfly grasshopper and birds. The park is located on the foothills of Musashiranzan ramzan area. If you have a chance to see this place please try next year since this years festival is over.

さいたま市の埼玉スタジアム２００２は東洋一の規模を誇るサッカー専用スタジアムとして有名ですが、四季を通じて様々な素晴らしい景観を見せてくれます。中でも桜の季節には、満開の桜とピンクにライトアップされたスタジアムのコラボが楽しめます。

さいたま市岩槻区にある篠岡八幡大神社は9月になると、とてもきれいな彼岸花を見ることができます。

埼玉県にある武蔵一之宮である氷川神社。
氷川神社の赤い建物が夕暮れ美しく浮かび上がっています。

2400年以上の歴史をもつといわれ、大いなる宮居として大宮の地名の由来にもなった日本でも指折りの古社。武蔵一宮として関東一円の信仰を集め、初詣には多くの参拝者で賑わいます。
氷川神社名の社は大宮を中心に、埼玉県および東京都下、神奈川県下におよびその数は280数社を数えます。

さいたま新都心駅。
埼玉県にある近未来的な建築物、JR駅。
埼玉県さいたま市さいたま新都心にある駅の東西自由通路。

埼玉県
さいたま市
さいたま新都心
さいたま新都心駅
駅
JR
近未来的都市

This time I want to recommend Kawagoe. This small town of kawagoe is known as condo little edo because till now this place offers the old days feeling. Its kind of time traveling. A great experience indeed. Yesterday I went once again because I was hoping to see another interesting part of this place and I was right. It looks like a place coming out of fairytale.

さいたま新都心駅をほこすぎ橋より望む
近未来的な駅舎が夜に映えます

初霜が降りた氷点下の朝

自宅付近からの撮影。
葉が落ちた木々の間から見えるお月様がとても幻想的な夜でした。