I went to Kawarage Hell in the central part of Akita Prefecture this summer. I left my luggage in the Outbound Ryokan to the muddy Hot Spring with the demand Taxi I had reserved from Yuzawa Station, and the inn told me that it was a 15-minute one-way walk, but it took me 30 minutes due to the heat on Squid climb. From this point, you can go down the sulfur mountain in the photo to Yuno Falls. I prepared a water suit, but I was exhausted from the heat and didn't have the energy to go in. When I came here about 50 years ago, many people were enjoying the Hot Spring, but this year I saw only 2~3 people Squid the heat. I was told that the descent would take about 15 minutes, but in Squid end, it took me 6 hours to go back and forth. On the way, I received a worried phone from the inn. It was good to arrive in time for dinner at the inn

"Girl staring at the sea" Scene of staring at the sea while remembering the old days.

I went to Kawarage Hell in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture this summer. It was a time when the road was partially open and it was difficult to approach by car, so there were few people, and it was like wandering in a sulfur hell with a temperature of 35 degrees Celsius alone. The Water of plastic bottles soon ran out, and the Toilet on the way were also prohibited from being used, so I couldn't get Water, and I only saw people from time to time, so I couldn'Squid t afford to get a heat stroke here Vacation so I walked slowly and walked slowly, one step at a time, and so on. When I look back at the photos now, I'm glad I'm alive

It is the scenery of Kawarage Hell near Muyu Hot Spring in Akita Prefecture. On the foothills, there is a waterfall of hot water that There are soaked in Hot Spring. The temperature was about 35 degrees Celsius this summer. It was so hot that there were few people and no shade trees, and I couldn't get a Water of it, and I felt that my life was in danger, but I was saved by the Water of the public toilet that I finally reached. I'm glad I'm safe, and even when I look back at the photos now, I can't help but feel a strange power

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

A disturbing cloud floated in the sky above Kawarage Hell in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture. If you go down here, you will reach Yutaki. Take on the challenge of a mountain of sulfur without a single scorching vegetation. Even if I collapsed due to heat stroke, there was no place to escape in the shade of a tree, and there were few people around, so I dared to walk a grueling 6-hour round trip this summer

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

Oide Park, Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture We put the idea of "expressing summer without relying on the blue sky".

It is a scene from the summer Festival "Night Castle in the Sky" in Noshiro, Akita Prefecture. The lights of the 24-Meter-high castle scorched the hot summer nights. It took me to forget my busy daily life and take me to the world of dreams for a moment

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

When I was in high school, I Outbound to the sea near Hotel before dinner at the end of the tournament with my favorite club members and took pictures of the many. This photo is a photo of the memories of the four members of the club, taken when I was not yet familiar with photography, and all the members of the club twisted their knowledge of photography.

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

Protecting Precious Lives / Lifesavers Thanks to watching over you, you can enjoy the sea with peace of mind. Red Balloon Beach next to Manza Beach.

In the relentless blaze of Osaka’s summer, golden sunflowers rise proudly along the station walkway with their vibrant faces turned skyward as if challenging the sun itself. But amid the shimmering heat, I admire how the gardeners move with quiet grace, their sweat-soaked dedication transforming this urban stretch into a radiant corridor of joy. Each bloom they nurture becomes a testament to their care, and in the midst of the season’s harshness, their work deserves every ounce of admiration—for they don’t just grow flowers, they cultivate joy.

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.

Tongjun Bridge in Yamato Town, Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture If the timing is right, you can see the place where it is released Water is a masterpiece The area around the bridge is also spacious, rich and quaint

At one point, there was an existential crisis Mika-day Fireworks Festival (Shizuoka) Fireworks over the water on the lake is a really nice fireworks festival It is a fireworks festival that I hope will continue in the future

Summer in Japan is all about fireworks We enjoyed fireworks in the hot summer again this year Above all The 3-shaku ball at the Gamagori Festival was Powerful

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

The "Sunflower Field" next to Azumino Roadside Station Horigane Product Center The peak bloom has passed and the heads are bowed, but you can still enjoy it On hot days, why not try the soft-serve made with homemade jam of locally grown blueberries or summer–autumn strawberries, a popular choice at the center’s "Kaa-san’s Omusubi Shop" It’s a treat you’ll want to savor while looking out over the sunflower field *Photographed on August 15*

I can post about one of Nagano Prefecture’s top fireworks festivals again this year thanks to the businesses that sponsored the event, the fireworks artists, everyone who bought tickets, and the local people of the Suwa region! Thank you so much!! The event takes place in Suwa City every year on August 15. With help from the organizing committee, we received fireworks photos from the Suwa Lake Festival Fireworks over the Lake.🎆 Because Lake Suwa sits in a basin surrounded by mountains, the echoes and shockwaves are incredible! It’s an intensity you absolutely can’t experience anywhere else!!! If you’ve never been or have been curious, please come visit Lake Suwa next year✨ We look forward to seeing you!!! https://suwako-hanabi.com//

Nishiokoppe’s Test of Courage A night spent in costume isn’t just about the Bon Odori. In Nishiokoppe, the summer test of courage has recently become an annual tradition. During summer vacation, the children gather starting in the early afternoon for strategy meetings, making ghost costumes, a candy party, and bug hunting. This day also happened to be the day a traveling bookstore from Shimokawa visited. Pom overflowed with books and children. In the evening came the long-awaited watermelon-splitting game. When I was a child, many people used to give false directions so the watermelon wouldn’t get broken, but the children in Nishiokoppe guided us properly. After we finished eating, it was finally time to march around. The people playing ghosts took their positions, and the rest of us walked toward the elementary school and Forest Park. They were more funny-costume scare actors than truly scary ghosts. We strolled through the night town with a few laughs. Along the way, the owner of Yukimichi Bookshop told a frightening story, but people listening dwindled as the tale went on. I wonder how terrifying it really was. When it got chilly, we held a handheld firework finale before saying goodbye! There were so many fireworks everyone brought that people held them in both hands and tried lighting several sparklers at once. Adults rekindled their inner child, and it was a delightful night. Thanks to the kids who organized it!! Thanks also to the support from teens and adults. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Summer vacation #Test of courage #Summer night #Watermelon-splitting #Fireworks #Travelling Yukimichi Bookshop #August 18th

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

When I went to a training camp every summer, I climbed the mountain lightly in the morning with my friends, and it was a very beautiful photo!

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. 😊

It's been a month since I first used an SLR. It still takes a lot of 📸 practice

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. 😊

Summer Memories of Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture On August 14, the Kodai Torch Fire Festival took place in Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. At 7:30 p.m., torches were lit all at once, and the lights of the torches prepared by the local community rose up in a dreamlike display across the area around Harajiri Falls and the Ogata rice fields. Flame sculptures made from torches that depict torii gates and stone bridges are also beautiful. Upstream from Harajiri Falls stands the stone Harajiri Bridge, and the sight of torches glowing on the stone bridge is very beautiful. ■■■ Access to central Bungoono City ■■■ About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Tourism and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■

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