Taken on May 1, 26. This is the lemon and poppy seed shortcake and café latte from cafe andon. The latte art is lovely too.😊☕️🍋

Taken on May 1, 26. This is the lemon and poppy seed shortcake from CAFE ANDON. This is also a cake I look forward to every year.😊🍋

Taken on May 1, 2026. This is the Bolognese rigatoni from cafe andon.

Photographed on May 22, 2026. This is the flower arrangement at Hara Florist.

Taken on May 17, 26. I visited Enko on the second floor of the building next to Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. It was a set meal with enzyme brown rice, sweet potato curry, kombucha, soup, and salad. It was a healthy lunch. I will visit again.

Taken on May 19, 2014. This is the flower water at Omiya Hikawa Shrine. I intend to visit when I feel healthy both physically and mentally.

Taken on May 19, 26. This is the flower water offering at Omiya Hikawa Shrine. I didn't have enough time, so I hope to take a leisurely stroll next time.

A special season unique to spring has begun at Enoura in Kanagawa Prefecture. About an hour from Tokyo. During this time, you can witness the "spawning of the Japanese common squid" in the waters of Japan. Usually drifting quietly in the sea, the squids begin to gather in shallow waters for spawning as spring arrives. Underwater, a unique tension and a quiet presence of life spread throughout. Divers can observe the squids heading to their spawning grounds and the eggs laid on branches up close. Spawning has just begun. Over the next few weeks, small lives will develop within the eggs. In a few weeks, you will also be able to see tiny baby squids swimming inside the eggs. Watching underwater feels like peeking into a small story within the sea. Moreover, this scenery can only be seen during the short period of spring. It's not at an aquarium, not in a video, but a seasonal landscape you can experience in the actual waters of Japan. On this day, we encountered clownfish, sea slugs, and even "underwater Doraemon." It's another side of Japan that you won't find just by visiting Tokyo or Kyoto. A day spent at the sea, a little away from the city, will surely become a special travel memory. Enoura is a diving area that can be visited as a day trip from Tokyo. Hokule'a Shonan offers small-group diving tours suitable for beginners. They also provide English support, making it popular among travelers from abroad and foreign residents in Japan. Come to the spring-only waters of Japan. Why not go see the quiet drama of life? 📍 Enoura (Kanagawa Prefecture) 🚃 Day trip possible from Tokyo 🤿 Small group tours with English support #Near Tokyo #Day trip #Extraordinary experience #Japanese common squid #Squid spawning

Taken on May 19, 2014. After visiting Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Kanetsuki‑dōri Store. I had a chai latte and a chocolate terrine. The chocolate terrine is said to be very popular.

Taken on May 19, 2014. This is the pinwheel next to the main hall of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Photographed on May 19, 2014. These are the remnants of cherry blossoms at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Photographed on May 19, 2014. These are the remaining cherry blossoms at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Taken on May 19, 26. This is the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine grounds and the Kawagoe City Gokoku Shrine. I sat on the bench in front and enjoyed the cool breeze.

As my health has improved, I visited Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. This is the shrine grounds around 7:30 in the morning. I prefer to visit alone and take my time.

In Zushi, Kanagawa Prefecture, the sea is home to some of the largest schools of fish in Japan.🐟 It takes about 40 minutes by car from Hiratsuka, where Hokulea Shonan is located. This popular boat diving area can even be visited on a day trip from Tokyo.🚗 On the way to the sea, you can enjoy a small cruise while taking in views of Enoshima and Mt. Fuji.🛳️ Once you arrive at the dive site and enter the water, you'll be greeted by an overwhelming number of red sea bream. At first, it may look like the water is murky. But as you get closer, you'll realize it's all a school of fish. Countless small fish fill the water. More and more schools of fish continue to appear. It's a mysterious sight, as if the underwater world itself is alive.✨ The density of fish is astonishing, making it hard to believe you're underwater. Divers who see this view for the first time often gasp in amazement. There are still special seas near Tokyo that are not widely known.🇯🇵 This is another aspect of Japan that you won't encounter through tourism alone. In the tranquil sea, you can feel the energy of nature all around you. Hokulea Shonan offers small group diving tours centered around the Shonan and Izu areas. They also provide beginner-friendly tours and English-speaking diving support.🌊 #Tokyo Area #Nature Experience #Day Trip #Local Travel #Japanese Scenery

Taken on May 18, 2014. When I visited Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine, a wedding ceremony was just about to start. Encountering a wedding ceremony at a shrine is said to bring good fortune. May you all have wonderful things happen to you as well.

Long time no see. At the end of last month, the potatoes in the field were blooming with lovely flowers. The combination of soft gradient purple and the orange in the center is really beautiful✨️ The season is definitely heading towards early summer.

Taken on May 15, 26. This is the black sesame Basque cheesecake from LEC COFFEE. I was looking forward to it. 😊

This photo was taken on May 15, 26. This is a black latte from LEC COFFEE. It features beautiful latte art.

Taken on May 15, 26. This is the quiche plate from LEC COFFEE. It includes quiche with bamboo shoots, new onions, spinach, and bacon, along with a salad of homemade ham, chilled soup of new onions, and homemade bread. Thank you for your continued support.🙇‍♀️

Taken on May 15, 2014. After visiting Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at Starbucks Kanetsuki-dōri Store. I had an oat milk latte and a chocolate terrine.

Taken on May 15, 2026. This is the pinwheel located next to the main hall of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

I attended the monthly festival at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. I finally recovered from a cold, but due to a stressful event, I felt dizzy and had to sit down during the ceremony. I'm not good with social interactions, so I would appreciate it if I could be left alone during the monthly festival. 🥹

Taken on April 1, 2014. This is Hanatetsu's flower water.

Taken on April 18, 2014. This is the Basque cheesecake with strawberry jam from LEC COFFEE and an original chai. I plan to explore Kawagoe once my health improves.

Taken on April 18, 2014. This is a Basque cheesecake with strawberry jam from LEC COFFEE-san.🍓

Taken on April 18, 26. This is a quiche plate from LEC COFFEE. It includes quiche with cherry tomatoes, bacon, new onions, and cabbage, homemade ham and salad, homemade bread, and chilled soup with new onions. I have finally recovered from my cold. 🥹

Taken on May 5, 26. This is a performance by the Aoi Bayashi group.

Photographed on May 4, 26. This is the Inariyama satokagura by the Umebachi Association. It is the dance of the bow pulling.

Taken on May 4, 26. This is the Satokagura performance 'Inariyama' by the Umebachikai. Tenko is dancing.