I was able to capture the scenery that makes me feel the old-fashioned atmosphere of Japan in the photo.

I was able to make good use of the front bokeh and photograph Nagahama Castle, which has an overwhelming presence.

I had an errand and early in the morning, and when I left the house at about 5 o'clock, I was able to take a picture of Hikone Castle standing against a golden background caused by the sunrise.

Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture Ikuta Shrine

Ikuta Shrine. Marriage Water Lottery. I was so fascinated by the scenery immersed in water that I hurriedly pulled up.

Warm compassion in a single skewer The owner of the storefront who stopped by suddenly. When you ask for mochi, they ask you how much you favorite, such as the amount of mitarashi and kina flour. A shop where you can talk kindly and cheerfully to school trip students, feel the care for customers, and enjoy mochi and smiles.

This is not a road to overlook or a shrine to look up to, but a path that I chose to gaze from "sideways" among the Inari mountains. The repeated torii gates along the way form a curve that slowly disappears into the distance between the forests, allowing people to silently step into a time and space where history and faith are intertwined. Color is no longer just decoration, but part of space: vermilion is like blood, forest green is like soul. This path may not be a stairway to the future, but a quiet flow of people in the deepest part of the spiritual world.

In this work, I chose to stand under the Inari Torii and look up at the stone steps leading to the depths of the mountain forest. Sunlight pours down through the gaps in the torii gate, leaving bright marks on the stairs, like the footprints of gods. The torii gate is not just a building, but also a "boundary" - it distinguishes between the mundane and the divine, the mortal and the faithful. The staircase in the center of the picture leads people into the unknown but sacred situation. In the quiet forest, light becomes the only sound. It is not noisy, but powerful, just like our inner awe and exploration of the unknown.

The sacred tree that protects Kobe This photo was taken at Ikuta Shrine in the city of Kobe. Tucked away in the hustle and bustle of the city, this place was like a different world, and the sacred tree that hung there gave me a sense of mysterious power.

One quiet springtime afternoon, a cyclist pedals along the enchanting canopy of soft pink petals in full bloom in Sewaritei Yodogawa Riverside Park. Witnessing such scene before me felt like time seems to have paused as the spirit of serenity whispers through every falling blossom. This moment captures more than just motion; it reflects the harmony between nature and human presence, the quiet joy of spring and the enduring beauty of Japanese tradition. As the wheels turn gently over the petal-strewn path, the scene becomes a living haiku—fleeting, serene, and deeply moving. "Beneath cherry skies, Wheels hum through petals like wind, Spring breathes, then drifts on." - a haiku by the Lemonee

This is a photo of my mother and I when we went to Oka Temple in Nara to see hydrangeas. Of course, the hydrangeas were beautiful and wonderful, but I was very impressed by the stones struck by the waterfall standing dignified next to the hydrangeas. I thought that this kind of scenery is the beauty of Japan that has not changed in the past and even now, and that it has been passed down from generation to generation along with the uninterrupted Water.

Anwei River Dam Management Office (Aigawa Dam) Daimon Temple, Ibaraki City, Osaka Car parking lot: about 10 cars (there is a Toilet in the management office) The Use hours of the Windy Hill Zone (south side of the Dam) are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed gate. For details, please check the website of the facilities. Dam Park Ibakita 53-1 Life Insurance, Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture Car parking lot: Charge A park blessed with nature around the Anwei River Dam in the northern part of Ibaraki City (commonly known as Ibakita). Dog Run, there is a facilities for market and cooking, a park center, a Event Plaza, an outdoor stage, and a plaza. There is a 420-meter-long pedestrian-only Suspension Bridge "GODA BRIDGE," which is the longest Japan in the , and by adopting a universal design, people of all ages and Use Car wheelchairs can pass through safely. Also, rare in Japan, the Dam offers a panoramic view of Osaka Downtown. A variety of Activities will also be offered, such as a bungee jump with a height of about 50 meters using this Suspension Bridge, a giant swing, and a "yellowtail Walk" where you Use the wires of the world's first suspension bridge and wear a safety belt.

Charcoal market with seafood The vivid colors of seafood and the fragrant smoke rising from the charcoal fire weave together tradition and vibrancy. A piece that conveys the warmth of the ancient city along with the bustle of the market.

KAWASAKI WORLD Hyogo, Kobe, Chuo-ku, Hatoba-cho 2-2 Kawasaki World attached to the Kobe Maritime Museums. You can clearly understand the role that Kawasaki Heavy Industries played in Japan's modern industry, especially in transportation such as motorcycles, railways, and airplanes, and it is full of the charm of mechanics. Beautiful! I think not only children but also Adults will be hooked.

Around Hama Temple Park Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture　　 The Sakai Izumi North Waterfront Industrial Zone from Sakai City to Takaishi City Keihanshin's one of the best factory night view spots! The night view is also reflected on the surface of the sea, and on days when there is no wind, you can enjoy a fantastic factory night view.

Hu Mobility World (Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.) 1-1 Daihatsu-cho, Ikeda-shi, Osaka Car parking free / about 20 cars General Visiting the site: Held in every Saturday 9:30~12:00 (Last reception until 11:00) 13:00~17:00 (Last reception until 16:00) Please see the Home page for details. It is a museum where you can learn about the history of Daihatsu. Located inside the Daihatsu headquarters. Admission is free, so it is recommended to go with cars lovers and children.

Historic Site Shinike Haniwa Factory Park 1 Kamidomuro, Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture It is a historical park located in a high-rise residential area in Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture. There are Thereare nationally designated historic sites. There is no Car parking lot, It There are a relatively beautiful Toilet. and Water reservoirs on both sides, You can also observe the birds that fly in each season.

Otabe Kyoto Factory Kyoto-shi, Minami-ku, Nishikujo Takahata-cho 35-2 Factory Visiting the sites: Free Hands-on workshops are available for a fee. On the 2nd floor of the Otabe Main Building, you can Visiting the site how the Raw Yatsubashi Bridge is made, the manual work of craftsmen and the process of machines through the glass. In the Otabe Main Building, you can enjoy two handmade experiences. Reservations: By reservation only at least 1 week in advance

atelier Kyo Baamu Kyoto, Kyoto-shi, Minami-ku, Nishikujo Takahata-cho 1 The first floor is a Souvenirs product 2nd Floor is a factory Visiting the site and the third floor is a café. It is a new and very beautiful building. Car parking was complete.

Fushimi Inari Taisha 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchi-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Fushimi Inari Taisha, which attracts attention from overseas pilgrims, is also called "Inari-san". It is the main shrine of Inari Shrine, which is said to have about 30,000 shrines nationwide, and is popular with people all over the country, regardless of age or gender. The beautiful "Senbon Torii (shrine gate)" with its bright vermilion color creates a fantastic and graceful scene. The messenger of the gods at Inari Shrine is a fox. At the Keihama Fushimi Inari Shrine, which I visit Prayer this time, such a stone statue of a fox welcomes Worshippers. There are 108 of them!!

Osaka Castle Osaka Castle Park Osaka Castle, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka In addition to the Castle keep of Osaka Castle, the plants that can be seen differ depending on the season, so even one person can enjoy it. Just one lap is quite a workout, so it is also recommended for walking courses. Especially on holidays and public holidays, there are many people. Souvenirs shops are also many in the vicinity, and the view of Osaka Castle from this place is superb.

Kaiyodo Figure Museum Miraiza Osaka Castle Osaka, Osaka-shi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-jo, 1-1 It is a figure museum located in the immediate vicinity of Osaka Castle Park and the Castle Keep.　 I've been to Kaiyodo's facilities in Nagahama, but Thereare, It is a good idea to visit this place in close proximity to Osaka Castle. It seems to be easy to use as a place to temporarily retreat due to extreme heat or rainy weather.

Imajozuka Kofun Tumulus Park 大阪府高槻市郡家新町48-8 There are Kofun Tumulus Park has a spacious park Maintenance around the Kofun Tumulus. There is a Haniwa and there are many forests, so it is also good for walking. It is a Kofun Tumulus with an outer circumference of about 1 km. Replicas of Haniwa and turned into parks. The excavated items are also in the history museum next door. You can also walk inside the Kofun Tumulus

Imajozuka Ancient History Museum(Imashiro Daio no Mori) 大阪府高槻市郡家新町48-8 Admission fee: Free (however, special exhibitions may be charged) The staff will explain various things. Items excavated from the neighboring Kofun Tumulus are on display. It is a facility where you can learn about ancient history. You can enter for free, so it is recommended on hot summer days and rainy days.

Held in again this year! Notice 🎇 of Sakai Oyu Night Market and fireworks 📣 Quanzhou Dream Fireworks in Sakai Daiyu Night Market Tickets are now on sale! 🎇 Continuing from last year, "Senshu Dream Fireworks in Sakai Daiyu Night Market" will be held in on Saturday, July 26th! Let's 🌊🎇 enjoy the star mine that launches at close range, the various effects of gimmick fireworks, and the beautiful fireworks that color the sea surface 🎟️ For ticket purchases Please check the notice of "Sakai Tourist Guide HP". 🏢 Paper ticket sales: Sakai Higashi Tourist Information Center, Sakai Station Tourist Information Center Inquiries about fireworks 📞 :06-4708-6658 (Weekdays:11:00-18:00) 🔎 For more information on the Sakai Fish Night Market, please visit the official website "Sakai Great Fish Night Market" 🗓️ Held in: Saturday, July 26, 2025 📍 Venue: Ohama Park ⏰ Time:11:00~21:30 "Quanzhou Dream Fireworks Scorching Hanabe 7 I Love Sakai" 🗓️ Held in: Saturday, July 26, 2025 📍 Venue: Sakai Old Port ⏰ Open: 16:30~ / Start: 20:20~ / End 20:50 (tentative)

📣 Held in again this year! Notice 🎇 of Sakai Oyu Night Market and fireworks What is Sakai Fish Night Market? A fish market and festival held at the end of ✨ July every year at Ohama Park in 📍 Sakai Ward, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture It is said to have originated in the Kamakura period, and has become 🎐 a summer tradition in Sakai, which boasts a history of about 700 years 🐡 The main attraction is the exciting fish auction held at night! Other, night shops and corporate PR booths were also exhibited. It is a historical festival that is ♪ closely related to local residents Held in this year on Saturday, July 26th! Continuing from last year, there will also be 🎇 Ocean launch fireworks Enjoy the beautiful fireworks that color the seaside! Don't miss our annual summer Events! We look forward to seeing you there! 🎉 "Sakai Great Fish Night Market" 🗓️ Held in: Saturday, July 26 📍 Venue: Ohama Park ⏰ Time:11:00~21:30 "Quanzhou Dream Fireworks Scorching Hanabe 7 I Love Sakai" 🗓️ Held in: Saturday, July 26 📍 Venue: Sakai Old Port ⏰ Open: 16:30~ / Start: 20:20~ / End 20:50 (tentative) 🔎 For details, please visit the official website of the Sakai Tourist Guide website

Kuan Temple 697 Fushio-cho, Ikeda-shi, Osaka Opened in the Nara period, the tower gate, which is awarded as the first elegance, is designated as an important cultural property of the National Important Cultural Property. Kansai Flower Temple No. 12 Sacred Ground. Flowers are lined up throughout the four seasons, such as peonies and hirato in Spring, hydrangeas and rhododendrons in summer, Autumn leaves in autumn, and waxy Ume plums and mountain tea flowers in winter, and it is also known as the "Temple of Flowers". Please check the hydrangea kabe on the Home page.

Tarumi Water Shrine 1-24-6 Taru Water cho, Suita-shi, Osaka The name of the shrine "Water" means "water streaming down from a cliff". The name of the shrine, "Taru-Water" means "Water falling stream off a cliff."Water The Precincts located at the southern end of the Senri Hills are topographically a place where spring water from the hills occurs. The Water God, whose seat is located here, has been worshipped as the god of Water since ancient times.

Hattori Tenjingu Shrine 1-2-17 Hattori Motomachi, Toyonaka-shi, Osaka Benefit of Hattori Tenjingu Shrine in the healing of all diseases, In particular, it is said to be effective in "healing of foot diseases" and "healing of foot injuries". It seems that he has gathered the faith of professional soccer players. In the glass-covered place at the back of the Temizuya building, there is a place called "Zoshodo". Dedication of sandals by those who have been cured of illness are enshrined.

At dusk, the scent of charcoal lured me to stop in my tracks. An act of travel, the blessings of the sea and the handiwork of people weave together an unforgettable taste.