Oarai Isosaki Shrine no Kamiiso no Torii shrine gate 2024.01.06 Here, for the first time, I was able to take a picture of the sun rising from the horizon. This is Daruma Asahi.

Sunset in the Setoda Channel. The temple is located on a small Hilltop overlooking the Setoda Channel on the north side of Setoda Port.

It is a starry night at the scenic spot of Kushimoto Town, Wakayama Prefecture.

Sometime scenery View of Odaiba Bayside from a houseboat. It's around this time today that the waterside is comfortable. From all over the country, we heard about the opening of the river, the opening of the sea, and the topic of fireworks. This is Odaiba Bayside. If you look at the sea from the observation deck, attracted by the expansive scenery and the lights that shine in the dark night, you will see that there are many enviable targets such as houseboats, sightseeing boats, wind currents, and fairy tales. Even if it shakes, it shakes. I challenged with poor equipment without image stabilization and dared to sink ... If you enjoy looking at the atmosphere photos ...

Romantic silhouette of Okinawa Manzamo　 The view from about halfway between the two beaches of Manza Beach and Onna Seaside Park Nabi Beach. The weather in Okinawa is wild. I often encounter stormy weather when I travel, both domestically and overseas, but when I was driving here, it was pitch black all around, and it rained so much that it was difficult to drive, so I escaped to a parking lot near here. I was depressed in the car for a while, but I knew the change in the environment by the dazzling light that came through the window. When I looked, the sky cracked, and a vivid light blue peeked out into the heavy vision covered with grey and black, and a golden light shone on my face. End of April. A day when I felt the Omen of summer.

Funaya in Ine, Kyoto Whenever I look at it, I feel that it is amazing to be able to maintain this scenery even though it is close to the sea, and it seems that the reason why Ine Bay is less affected by disasters is because Qingdao, which becomes a bay, protects it.

Would you like to become a Yomitanson resident for a little while? This tour includes an entry pass to the 40th Yomitan Village Haarii Tournament!! Through Yomitan Village’s Haarii, a long-standing ritual praying for safe voyages and abundant catches, why not try being a “Yomitanson resident” for a short time? Experience 1: (Dinner with Yomitanson residents) Let’s celebrate your mini relocation! Raise awamori and shout “Karii!” (Cheers!) Experience 2: (Yomitan Village Haarii Tournament) A community event with Yomitanson residents! Row the haruusen (dragon boat) in unison!! ※When applying, we will ask whether you wish to participate in the Haarii tournament ※For safety and tournament management, participants must be junior high school age or older Experience 3: (Beach BBQ After the Haarii tournament, a beach BBQ is a classic!! Enjoy a pleasant time on a beautiful beach...! During your stay you can also enjoy the Uta no Hi Concert in Yomitan and, as an option, an Okinawan crafts experience!! Why not take this chance to fully enjoy Yomitan Village? ※You must apply separately for the Uta no Hi Concert in Yomitan ※The Okinawan crafts experience requires an additional fee (About the Okinawan crafts experience) Choose from Ryukyu glass making, sanshin (three-stringed instrument) experience, or yachimun (pottery) making. Each experience lasts about one hour. Tour overview Dates: Saturday, June 29, 2024 – Monday, July 1, 2024, 2 nights, 3 days Price: 39,800 yen per person (based on 2–3 people per room) Meeting point: 1020-1 Takashiro, Yomitan Village, Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Hotel Murasakimura For more information, contact the Yomitan Village Tourism Association. 098-958-6494

The jacaranda, the flower that heralds early summer in Atami. Whether it will bloom or not is something you won’t know until the season arrives. The jacaranda is a bit capricious that way. Two trees gifted in 1990 from Atami’s sister city, Cascais in Portugal, have grown into more than 100 plantings today. Once native mainly to tropical regions, one of the world’s three great flowering trees has now come to announce early summer in Atami. Along the shore in June, clusters of small trumpet-shaped, blue-violet jacaranda flowers paint the sky like bouquets from Omiya Green Space to Sun Beach. Each year in early June during the blooming season, we hold the Jacaranda Festival. Legend says that if a flower falls on your head, happiness will come. How many will bloom this season? Come and see these precious purple blossoms.♪ *During the event period, light-ups will take place. Please note that blooming times may vary.* Event period / June 1, 2024 – June 16, 2024 Venue / Jacaranda Promenade (around Omiya no Matsu) Light-up hours / Daily during the above period from 18:00 to 22:00

Yuragawa Bridge The blue of the sky, the sea, the trains, and the red of the historic iron bridge built in the Taisho era were wonderful.

On Mezro's Island in Shirahama Town, Wakayama Prefecture, the fishing fire was reflected in the stream clouds, and I was able to take a spectacular starscape photo.

This is Mt. Fuji taken from Kummi Coast in Izu in March. The day before, the heavy rain cleared up like a lie, and Mt. Fuji over Suruga Bay was so beautiful that I couldn't move for a while. #Spring #Photo Contest

On April 17th, the azaleas on the sun deck and the wisteria at Atami Port Sunremo Park are in full bloom!

Mie Prefecture Suzuka City Kogaura Beach Morning Sketch "Ashakatsu" This is one of the photos I took when I went to the beach to photograph the sunrise with my daughter. Even casual places at the time of day It's going to be a photo spot! Those who have seen the photo By all means, take a morning photo! !️

The additional dates for this year’s Atami Bay Fireworks Festival have been decided. We are sharing them together with the dates already announced. (As of April 6, 2024) [Atami Bay Fireworks Festival 2024 (Reiwa 6) Dates] Spring: April 13 (Sat) and May 2 (Thu) Summer: July 26 (Fri), August 5 (Mon), August 8 (Thu), August 18 (Sun), and August 23 (Fri) Autumn: September 16 (Mon, public holiday), October 14 (Mon, public holiday), October 19 (Sat), and November 4 (Mon, substitute holiday) Winter: December 8 (Sun) and December 22 (Sun) 2025: March 23 (Sun) Note: The newly added dates are October 14, December 22, and March 23, 2025. Time: 20:20–20:40 (In July and August only: 20:20–20:45) Venue: Atami Bay ※The event will go ahead in rain. Please note that the above dates and times are tentative and may change depending on future circumstances.

Kamogawa Matsushima Sometimes there is such a scene #Kamogawa City #Chiba Prefecture #Yaoka Coast

Maebaru Coast, Kamogawa City　Over head #千葉県　#鴨川市　#前原海岸

- Outdoor Field in Taiki Town - A video showcasing Taiki Town’s natural beauty and outdoor activities, produced mainly by the local revitalization team in charge of outdoor promotion, has been completed! It introduces a variety of activities you can enjoy in Taiki Town year-round, including birdwatching, fishing, gold panning, and wakasagi (pond smelt) fishing. The video is posted on Taiki Town’s official YouTube channel, so please search for it!

※There is a possibility of cancellation due to wind conditions, so please inquire in advance. A fireworks cruise will operate for the first 150 guests on a first-come, first-served basis on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, to coincide with the Atami Offshore Fireworks Festival. With no obstructions and from the extraordinary setting of a ship, why not watch 3,000 fireworks light up Atami’s night sky? It’s a perfect addition to your spring break memories. We look forward to welcoming you aboard. Date and time / Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Depart 19:50 – Fireworks viewing (20:20–20:40) – Return to port around 20:50 Boarding location / Atami Port (ticket booth for Hatsushima departures) ※Ticket sales begin at 19:10 (limited to the first 150 guests on the day) Fare / Adults ¥2,800, Children ¥1,400 ※Preschool children free How to purchase tickets / Tickets will be sold at the waiting area ticket window on the day. Please visit the window between 19:10 and 19:40. Vessel in service / Ild Vacances Premier ※The event may be canceled due to weather or other circumstances on the day. Thank you for your understanding. Inquiries / Fujikyuu Marine Resort Tel 0557-81-0541

Notice of Appreciation and Report for the 26th Minami Sakura and Nanohana Festival. The 26th Minami Sakura and Nanohana Festival, held from February 1 to March 10, 2024, drew approximately 255,000 visitors. We extend our deep gratitude to all visitors and everyone involved whose support allowed the festival to conclude safely and successfully. The environmental conservation contributions collected at roadside station shimogamo onsen yunohana, totaling ¥4,013,768, will be used for cherry tree pruning, disinfection, and other costs, as well as environmental maintenance related to the Minami Sakura and Nanohana Festival. We offer our heartfelt thanks to all who contributed. We will continue working to ensure this event lets visitors enjoy the early-blooming cherry blossoms and nanohana flowers in their full beauty, and we appreciate your ongoing support. We look forward to welcoming you again next year. March, 2024 Minami Sakura and Nanohana Festival Executive Committee Photographed in February 2024 📷 taken by Tokiya Otsuka.

The view from the lodging where I stayed for lodging nights on a trip to Atami ゚∀゚ wow I couldn't see the sunrise, but this was beautiful ⛅

Izu Cruise (Irouzaki Cape Sightseeing Cruise) The varied coastline and deep blue sea of Minami-Izu are truly striking. Enjoy views you can only experience by boat. Why not add the dramatic seascapes of Irouzaki, seen from the water, to your memories with the Irouzaki Cape sightseeing cruise? Route name: Irouzaki Cape Sightseeing (Duration: 25 minutes) Adult: ¥1,600 Child: ¥800 *Child = elementary school student *Infants under 1 year old free *Preschool children are free for one child per adult; for any additional preschool children, the child fare applies *The A course, “Oku-Irouzaki Course,” normally operates. It may change to the B course, “Minokake Rock Course,” due to weather conditions. *Gofunin stamp (¥500) is also available for purchase Address: Irouzaki Cape Sightseeing Boat: 55 Irouzaki, Minami-Izu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture Phone: 0558-22-1151 Access ●To Irouzaki [From Tokyo] ・By car: From Tomei Expressway Atsugi IC via Odawara-Atsugi Road, Route 135 and Route 136, about 220 minutes ・By train: From Tokyo Station take the Odoriko limited express, about 2 hours 40 minutes ・Via Shinkansen: From Atami, take the local Izu Kyuko train bound for Shimoda, about 2 hours 40 minutes ・By bus: From Izukyū-Shimoda Station take the bus bound for Irouzaki (Lighthouse) about 40 minutes, get off at Irouzaki Port Entrance and walk 3 minutes [From Nagoya] ・By car: From Tomei Expressway Numazu IC via Route 136, Amagi Pass, Route 414, Route 135 and Route 136, about 130 minutes ・By train: Via Shinkansen, then from Atami take the local Izu Kyuko train bound for Shimoda, about 3 hours 45 minutes ・By bus: From Izukyū-Shimoda Station take the bus bound for Irouzaki (Lighthouse) about 40 minutes, get off at Irouzaki Port Entrance and walk 3 minutes

It is a scenic spot where you can see the Oiso Terugasaki coast and Mt. Fuji The beach is usually calm and crowded with people playing on the shore and fishing, but on this day when the rough waves were rushing in, Mt. Fuji brought out its magnificent appearance.

Izu-Buntei Built in 1910 (Meiji 43), Izu-Buntei once housed a kimono merchant. In Matsuzaki, the town received the building as a donation from its owner and restored the interior as a valuable historic Meiji-era structure. It is now open as a free rest area. A footbath is also installed in the park beside Izu-Buntei.

Meiji Merchant House Nakase Residence The Nakase Residence was built in 1887 (Meiji 20) as the home of prosperous cloth merchant Naokichi Yoda (Yoda Naokichi Gofukuten). Because the shop name of Yoda Naokichi Gofukuten was “Nakase,” the house is now known as the Nakase Residence. In 1998 (Showa 63), Matsuzakicho purchased the large estate—seven buildings including the main house and storehouses—and opened the main house to the public as an ethnographic museum. The building showcases lavish craftsmanship, from its timberwork to its fine carvings and metal fittings, offering a glimpse into the life of a wealthy merchant of the era. In particular, the black-lacquered namako-style plaster wall finish of the storehouse built inside the main house can only be seen here in Matsuzakicho.

Yesterday, Saturday, February 24, we held the Atami Sea Fireworks Festival! The weather blessed the mid-holiday weekend day, and beautiful fireworks colored the night sky. The next event is on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 (a national holiday).

When I went down to the beach to take a picture of the sunset over the cave of Engetsujima, a scenic spot in Shirahama Town, Wakayama Prefecture, and was holding my camera to see if it was still or not, I was hit by a wave. However, my index finger pressed the shutter firmly and took a powerful photo.

The sea cave in the Nanki-Kumano Geopark area and the street lights of Tanabe City on the opposite bank come in, but you can still see the stars beautifully.

It is a sea cave in the Nanki-Kumano Geopark area, and it was formed by the erosion of the coast by waves and wind.

It is a view of Rishiri Island. Rishiri Fuji is often hidden by clouds. It looked so beautiful on this day!! The sea is also crystal clear and beautiful ✨ Rishiri's sea urchin is also very fresh and delicious 😋 I hope I can see this beautiful sea forever!

I photographed the trajectory of a star light trail in Tanabe Bay, Wakayama Prefecture.