Waiting for the rice harvest, the path that runs straight through the golden rice fields and the blue sky that can be seen beyond. I could feel the end of summer and the visit of autumn. However, the temperature was 37 degrees Celsius, and the sunlight was so strong that I felt murderous intent. The gap between the scenery and the eyes was amazing. I wonder if autumn will really come...

Photographed 8/25/25. This is CAFE ANDON's homemade Ume Plum Soda.

Photographed 8/25/25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Hikawa Ryofuso (Hikawa Kaikan). Currently, Hikawa Ryofuso is closed.

Photographed on July 19, 25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Hikawa Ryofuso (Hikawa Kaikan). Currently, Hikawa Ryofuso is closed.

Photographed 8/21/25. Seen from Hikawa Ryofuso (Hikawa Kaikan), it is the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Otorii Gate and lanterns.

Photographed 7/26/25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Hikawa Ryofuso. Currently, Hikawa Ryofuso is closed.

Photographed 8/25/25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Hikawa Ryofuso. Currently, Hikawa Ryofuso is closed.

Photographed 8/21/25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Hikawa Ryofuso. Currently, Hikawa Ryofuso is closed.

Photographed 8/21/25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Hikawa Ryofuso. It is currently closed.

Photographed 8/25/25. It is a one-year cheap sea bream lottery limited to Hikawa Ryofuso. Hikawa Ryofuso is currently closed.

Photographed 8/21/25. It is a sea bream lottery limited to Hikawa Ryofuso. Hikawa Ryofuso is currently closed.

Today is the last business day for Hikawa Ryofuso. The last reception is at 4 p.m. Oyster ice is a peach. 🍧 I drew a fortune and had a lot of fun. 😊

Photographed 8/25/25. Ryofuso is open until today. Shuwa knotted soda light. Spot for shooting was quite a lot, so it was fun to explore. 😊

Photographed 8/25/25. I took a Vacation at Ryofuso (Hikawa Kaikan). It is a musubi roll.

Notice of Oyama Afuri Shrine Autumn Grand Festival The Oyama Afuri Shrine Autumn Grand Festival, a tradition dating back to the Edo period, will once again take place across the entire Oyama area for three days from Wednesday, August 27 this year. This grand festival, held by all six districts of Oyama, presents powerful rituals and traditional dances from the first day’s “O-sagari” (descent) through the final day’s “O-nobori” (ascent). Schedule (tentative) Wednesday, August 27 — O-sagari 08:00 Departure from the lower shrine 12:30 Arrival at the Shrine Office 14:00 Taigu Festival (Shrine Office) Thursday, August 28 — Grand Festival 10:30 Dedication of Wagaku dance and miko (shrine maiden) dances Friday, August 29 — O-nobori 12:30 Departure from the Shrine Office 15:00 Arrival at the lower shrine *Event details and times are subject to change* Inquiries: 0463-95-2006 (Oyama Afuri Shrine Office) Please come and enjoy Oyama’s summer festival, where tradition and history live on.

Today, we Prayer the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. I found a wind chime with a red thread.

Photographed 8/21/25. CAFE ANDON is open in the morning for a limited time. It is a set of pot-au-feu, campagne and café latte.

This is a cumulonimbus cloud taken in Nishitokyo City, Tokyo. Bathed in the evening light, light and dark clouds were mixed. Heavy rains are also difficult this summer.

Photographed on August 16, 25. This is LEC COFFEE's black latte.

August 23, 2025 I took a walk around Lake Okunikko Yunoko and took a walk in Nature in search of coolness. Comfortable at a temperature of 25°C! I enjoyed ♪ walking around for about 3 hours Feel the comfort of the wind coming across the surface of the lake! Refreshing for a moment! It is also recommended for ♪ summer vacations

Photographed on August 16, 25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, we visited LEC COFFEE. It's a quiche plate. It is a quiche with semi-dried tomatoes, onions and bacon, homemade ham salad, and cold peach soup.

Diving connects the 🌏 world Hello. This is 🤗 Hokule'a Shonan The other day, I went to the popular diving spot "Izu Marine Park (IOP)" in Higashi-Izu. This time, we had guests from Spain and guests from the United States living in Japan. It was a 🤿✨ very international dive On the day of the dive, we were divided into two teams: the experience diving team and the fun dive team. The experience diving team started by snorkeling and getting used to the sea. Scene observed colorful fish in a shallow area with high transparency, and the guests seemed 😄 to be having a lot of fun After that, I tried to breathe in water for the first time. I was a little nervous at first, but I soon got used to it and was able to dive calmly. In addition, I tried water photography, and I was able to enjoy 👏 it with so much leeway that I couldn't believe it was the first time The Fun Dive Team aimed for Izu Marine Park's Specialties "Water Post". Meter under the seabed, you can 📮✨ actually post a postcard to this post and the postcard will really reach the other party. Those who receive it will surely be surprised. In addition, this time, a guest who enjoys drawing also tried drawing in water. It was a special and luxurious time to enjoy diving and art at the same time. There is a very much to 🙏 everyone who participated this time Once again, I felt 🌏 that diving is an Activities that connects the world It is a great pleasure for us to be able to connect across borders through the sea. ——— 🌈 Hokule'a Shonan is a small-group dive shop located in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. Under the theme of "Let's embark on a journey to an unseen world!", we convey the beauty and enjoyment of Nature through diving. Held in tours and courses for more than 300 days a year, mainly in the Izu, Manazuru, and Shonan areas, including in Okinawa and overseas. We value polite support so that beginners can participate with peace of mind. From now on, all the staff will do their best to guide 🌊✨ you so that more people can know about the beautiful sea of Japan Let's experience a new world together! Instagram: @hokulea_divejapan #DiveJapan #UnderwaterPost #ScubaLife #ScubaAdventure #FunDive #DiscoverScuba #BeginnerFriendly #DiveExperience #ExploreTheBlue #OnlyInJapan #HokuleaShonan #DivingConnectsTheWorld #OceanLovers #JapanDiving #ScubaCommunity

Photographed on August 16, 25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. 🎐

Photographed on August 16, 25. Prayer at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. Unusually, the wind was not blowing.

Photographed on August 16, 25. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

Today, we Prayer the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. Hikawa Kaikan is open as Ryokazeso for a limited time. It is a dream wind chime jelly cider.

2025 Ina Festival Date and Time: Saturday, August 23, 2025, 4:00 PM–9:15 PM ※Canceled in severe weather (no postponement) Fireworks scheduled to be launched at 8:10 PM Venue: Ina Town Commemorative Park ※If you set up sheets or similar for viewing the fireworks, please use the Second Baseball Field. ※The Second Baseball Field is scheduled to open from 4:00 PM 📍Access By Train 🚃 From Ōmiya Station, take the Saitama New Urban Transit New Shuttle to Uchijuku Station and walk 10 minutes By Bus 🚌 From JR Ageo Station East Exit, take the bus bound for Inagakuen and get off at Inagakuen—right there Alternatively, please use the temporary shuttle bus serving the town. By Car 🚗 ⚠️Parking spaces are limited; please use public transportation. ⚠️Please refrain from parking that inconveniences nearby shops or parking on the street. ⚠️The Saitama Prefectural Citizen's Activity Center parking is not a dedicated parking lot for the Ina Festival. Ina Town's major summer event 🔥 Come and join us! #Ina Festival #Summer Festival #Fireworks Display #Fireworks Launched

Photographed on August 16, 25. This is CAFE ANDON's morning. It had turned into a pot-au-feu. The bread is Campagne. The body warms up.

Photographed on August 9, 25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. 🌻

Wild bird paradise in Gyotoku, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture In the forest in Tokyo's commuter town Gyotoku Summer in Japan is all about cicadas, and their shells, "sky cicadas" It's been a hot day, so I tried to take a picture a little cooler