Taken on April 1, 2026. This is the new menu item, Rigatoni Bolognese, from cafe andon. Highly recommended. 😊

Taken on April 12, 2014 (Heisei 26). This is the Reitaisai (annual festival) held at the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine and Gokoku Shrine.

The cherry blossom dragon of Kofun Shrine This shrine is located deep within the forests of Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture. The enshrined deities are Yamato Takeru and the very rare fire prevention deity, the tengu. The tengu controls fire and is a sacred god who protects humanity from fire disasters. The garden within this expansive shrine is known as a power spot, and on this day, I was able to capture the almost full-blooming weeping cherry tree dragon. With antlers like a deer, it truly resembles a divine messenger.💖

Taken on April 12, 2014 (Heisei 26). This is the annual festival of Gokoku Shrine at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. I have received permission from the individual to post this photo.

Today, I explored Kawagoe. When I visited Shusse Inari Shrine, they were performing a traditional music demonstration. It seemed quite auspicious.

Taken on April 11, 2014. This is the Inari Shrine within the grounds of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. It seems that mist is being released regularly.

It's the perfect day for a drive🌸 Wherever you go, the cherry blossoms are beautiful, making you want to stop and take photos📸 Enjoying spring with my beloved car✨️

Taken on April 4, 2014. Behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, there were flower rafts on the Shingashi River. It's the last chance to see the cherry blossoms.

At Hakojima Retarding Basin, cherry blossoms were in full bloom, spreading their branches wide by the pond, while rapeseed flowers bloomed at our feet. In the calm, windless moments, the spring scenery gently reflected on the water's surface, allowing us to feel both the tranquility and vibrancy unique to spring in Japan. The combination of the pale pink of the cherry blossoms and the vivid yellow of the rapeseed flowers was striking, inspiring me to capture the beauty of this season when nature awakens all at once.

Taken on April 4, 2014. This is Homarezakura along the Shingashi River, behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The cherry blossoms have turned to leaves, creating a flower raft.

Taken on April 4, 2014. The Homaresakura behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine and along the Shingashi River is also coming to an end.

A pink shower falls from the sky 🌸 The Soto Ohno Weeping Cherry Blossom, over 300 years old is a famous tree associated with Mito Mitsukuni, and it was stunningly beautiful again this year. Spending time facing this cherry blossom in the quiet mountains is truly a luxury✨️

Taken on April 1, 2014. This is the Homarezakura along the Shingashi River, behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It is the time when the cherry blossoms have started to fall.

Taken on April 4, 2014. This is Homaresakura and Shuuyu along the Shingashi River, behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Shinobazu Pond The strong winds from the day before scattered the petals, and the Someiyoshino cherry blossoms in Tokyo are nearing their end. After the storm, brilliant light pours into the clear blue sky, and I set out for one last cherry blossom viewing, embracing the spirit of Taisho Roman. The white, red, and Kanzan cherry blossoms are now in full bloom under the sunlight. Swaying in the light and wind, the vibrant purple blossoms shine brightly.

Taken on April 4, 2014. This is Homaresakura and Shuyu along the Shingashi River, behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Melting into the dark night, the weeping cherry blossoms 🌸 This year, the Jizo Zakura in Konamase has once again displayed its magnificent beauty. Let this overwhelming sense of scale be conveyed!

"Loneliness Awaiting Spring" The plum tree, a symbol of winter, stands alone in full bloom while everything around it has withered away. This marks the transition from plum to cherry blossoms. It remains poised, sensing the signs of spring that are just around the corner.

I visited Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The cherry blossoms in Jinja Hiroba were in full bloom.

Taken on April 4, 2014. This is Homarezakura and Shuyu along the Shingashi River, behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Photographed on April 1, Heisei 26 (2014). Behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine are the Homare-zakura (誉桜) and boat rides on the Shingashi River.

Photographed on April 1, 2014. This is Homarezakura along the Shingashi River, behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Photographed on March 25, 2014. This is Homarezakura by the Shingashi River behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Photographed on April 1, 2014. Behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, Honozakura and boat rides on the Shingashi River.

Photographed on April 1, 2014. These are Homarezakura cherry trees along the Shingashi River behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. Cherry blossom showers were swirling. 🌸

It is precisely because of the cloudy sky that the delicate pink of the cherry blossoms stands out 🌸 the deep green of the willows 🌳 their reflections on the water seem to weave a story…

Photographed on April 1, 2014. This is Homare-zakura along the Shingashi River behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Photographed on April 4, 2026. This is LEC COFFEE’s Sakura × Espresso Latte and a matcha Basque cheesecake topped with sakura.

Mannen-zan Ankokuji Temple is located in Oodaracho, Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture. A large weeping cherry tree on the temple grounds was lit up, and its reflection in the water spread across the stone path at the gate, creating a very magical scene. (୨୧❛ᴗ❛)📷🌸

Photographed on April 4, 2026. This is LEC COFFEE’s matcha Basque cheesecake with cherry blossom topping. It smells of cherry blossoms. 😊🍵🌸