This is the ceiling painting "Twin Dragon Ceiling" taken at Kenninji Temple, which I visited on a walk in Kyoto sometime. When I heard about the photo contest on Japanese history being held in 2024 Year of the Dragon, this photo was the first thing that came to mind. Dragons have been the subject of worship and worship since ancient times! Kyoto, dragons, temples, and other elements are all suitable for the subject of Japanese history, so I decided to post it.

When I visited the Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine, the Aoi Dancers were demonstrating the shrine.

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

It is the Usui Third Bridge, commonly known as the "Megane Bridge". It is the largest brick arch bridge in Japan and was completed in the Meiji era. Although it is now abandoned railway lines, I was overwhelmed by the beauty and strength of the Megane Bridge, which once supported Japanese industry.

Waterfall where Miyamoto Musashi trained This is the "Five Treasures Falls" in Gifu Prefecture It is also famous as the place where Miyamoto Musashi, who is famous as a swordsman, trained. Its history dates back to the early Edo period. It is a mysterious place where you can feel negative ions, so please visit it 😊

It is located in the Yotsuya district of Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture "Yotsuya no Senmaida" It has been certified as one of the 100 best rice terraces in Japan, and the original scenery of Japan is spreading. It's rice planting season, and it's the right season to Visit the site. In autumn, you can also enjoy cosmos and spider lilies. It's about 2 hours from my house, so I sometimes go there and take pictures.

Commonly known as Ise Jingu: The official name is the large Torii shrine gate gate of "Jingu". It has a history of 2,000 years and is the most prestigious shrine.

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.

The sacred sites of the Kii Mountains, a World Cultural Heritage Site, and the Yokogaki Pass, a pilgrimage route, still have beautiful cobblestone roads. The cobblestones are made of sacred wood cjolite, which is unique to this region. In an era without machines, paved roads made only by human power are amazing.

It is a circular stone located on the Kumano Kodo and Ōkumotori crossing, which is a world cultural heritage site. It is said that the gods of Kumano Amida Buddha, Yakushi Buddha, and Kannon Buddha chatted on this stone.

We went to Ritsurin Park in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture. There was a Japanese Garden on a vast land and it was very beautiful.

We went to Ritsurin Park in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture. There was a Japanese Garden on a vast land and it was very beautiful.

We went to Ritsurin Park in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture. There was a Japanese Garden on a vast land and it was very beautiful.

The Spring Takayama Festival Sanno Matsuri is an annual festival of Hie Shrine, the god of the southern half of the former Takayama Castle Town, and is held on April 14 and 15 every year. The Minamoto of the festival is said to have originated during the reign of the feudal lord Kanamori of Hida 1585-1692, and the food stalls are said to have originated around 1718, and the craftsmanship is alive and well, such as the karakuri Dedication that shows off the skillful movements of the puppets and the return car with the gimmick. It was the first time I saw it live, and I had only seen it on the news and videos until now, and I was able to experience a very fresh and fantastic world view, and although my photography skills are still immature, I want to convey the impression of seeing it...

At Kenfukuji Temple in Takato-cho, Ina City, Nagano Prefecture, there is a master craftsman in Takato Masonry, by Sadaharu Moriya. The illuminated stone Buddha was artistic, giving the impression that I was watching a museum exhibition, and I couldn't help but say, "It's amazing." The cherry blossoms and autumn leaves are wonderful, but I also liked the nostalgic place with a lot of historical heritage.

Old-fashioned shopping street and five-story pagoda * The shopping street was not vacant. Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture Echizen Daibutsu

He is a monk who works in front of the west tower of Mt. Koya, the Sohonzan of the Shingon sect opened by Kukai 1250 years ago. Kukai's teachings have been passed down from generation to generation.

Vegetarian cuisine is said to have been brought back from China by Dogen, the founder of the Soto School, during the Kamakura period. After a long history, Japan has evolved along with the growing health consciousness, and various Vegetarian cuisine can be tasted in various places.

"Sea cucumber wall" in Matsuzaki Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture Sea cucumber wall is a technique in which square flat tiles are lined up on the wall surface, and the seams are plastered to form a kamaboko shape. 　This exterior wall construction method was popularized in the Edo period for the purpose of fire prevention and wind protection, and has excellent fire prevention, heat retention, and moisture retention, and was seen in various places from the Meiji era to the early Showa period. A functional wall that combines appearance and practicality. A Sea cucumber wall structure that has become rare in Japan. Tradition stucco techniques and the thoughts of the townspeople. In this town, you can experience the "original scenery of Japan" that is being lost.

It is a local Shiroyama Park. When the weather is good, you can see Mt. Fuji and the Izu Peninsula.

Hiroshima Sera Town Recommended spots in Hiroshima #Flower Station Sera 👈 ◾️ This is an announcement of the event of Flower Station Sera! Tomorrow, the 28th and May 12th, the "Wannyan Festival in Hana no Eki Sera" will be held. Last year, many dogs and cats gathered and Gari had a great time! 🐶😸 There is also a Dog Run and custom-made stalls in the park, so I think you can enjoy it! 😊 The flower painting of "Shohei Otani" seen from the top of the Hilltop, which is a hot topic on TV, is also recommended, so please take a commemorative photo.

It is a night view of Nishinomiya Shrine in Hyogo Prefecture. Ebesan of Nishinomiya. Once upon a time in this place. And I pray that you will continue to sit in this place in the future. The daytime scenery is wonderful, but I also like the night view. I would like to better express the contrast between the illuminated vermilion and the shadows.

It is Matsumoto Castle in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. The castle tower is thought to have been built in Bunroku 2~3 1593~4, and is the oldest existing five-story and six-story castle tower in Japan, and is designated as a national treasure along with Himeji Castle, Hikone Castle, Inuyama Castle, and Matsue Castle. It is a famous castle with a history that has overcome many dangers.

It's been 30 years since that day. We will continue to convey the requiem and hope that we will never forget. Luminarie Kobe, I think this is also a place to tell the history of Japan #History #Photo Contest

Sacred place, Saiba Ontake This sacred site, which is registered as a World Heritage Site, is located in a natural environment full of lush trees, and is said to be the place where the highest ranking priestess of the Ryukyu Kingdom prayed for the nation. Originally, it was a sanctuary where men were forbidden, and it is said that some places of worship in Saiba Ontake were given the same names as the rooms in Shuri Castle, which shows the roles of male and female societies that form the two sides of the Ryukyu Kingdom, and the strength of their ties. The location of this photo is the innermost place of worship "Sangui", which exists further back in the triangular space created by two huge boulders. On this day, it was raining and windy strongly, but the weather improved on the way, and by the time we arrived at Sankori, the sun was shining brightly. The light is so strong that the sunlight filtering through the trees creates a clear contrast pattern on the ground. As the sea breeze shook the trees, a strong light flew into the viewfinder, but I didn't care. Flares, ghosts, and large glows, usually NG as photos. But this is a sanctuary. I felt that my heart was shaken by the overflow of light. The photographs, which should have been unusual, were engraved as vivid memories.

The Yomeimon Gate at the Nikko Tosho-gu shrine. We arrived towards the closing time of this shrine and yet this gate made me stand and stare at the gorgeous detail of the artist's work. Very symbolic of the beautiful Japanese history. The cherry on the cake was that beyond this gate, we could walk up to the final resting place of Tokugawa Ieyasu, someone who I admire and had read about so much before arriving in Japan.

Tsuchizu Shrine in Inawashiro Town, Fukushima Prefecture, the white Torii shrine gate gate and snow are very beautiful. I always come to Tsuchizu Shrine, which is famous for its children's gods, to pray for the growth of children.

2024-04-26 Goryokaku in full bloom I didn't make it in time for the Spring Photocon, but Goryokaku has great significance from the perspective of Japanese history, so I will apply here. This is Goryokaku in full bloom of cherry blossoms taken from Goryokaku Tower with a 17mm lens. Initially, the expected full bloom date was 4/27. 4/26 Moved → Tokyo to Hakodate Photo taken on 4/27 4/28 Returned to Tokyo I had secured a bullet train and an inn according to the schedule, but the expected date of full bloom was getting earlier and earlier ' ∀' I forcibly took a picture on 4/26 when the Shinkansen flight on 4/26, which was just scheduled for a moving day, was brought forward and kept in full bloom w Goryokaku, the site of the last fierce battle of the Boshin War, has great historical value as a Western-style bastion in Japan. At this time of year, it also shows a special scenery.

Misaki Town, Miura City, Kanagawa "Araihama Coast" I stopped by when I went to Yokosuka. Coast carved by wave erosion It was like a demon's washboard. The sunset was just falling, and the scenery was very fantastic. I was very impressed.

Himeji Castle 🏯 illuminated by the morning sun This is Himeji Castle in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture It has a history of more than 400 years and was registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2003 Heisei 15. As soon as you leave Himeji Station, Himeji Castle is waiting for you in front of you 😊