Thatched village in Miyama, Kyoto There were not many Japanese tourists, but it was crowded with tourists from overseas. There was a lot of excitement in making it, but some of it looked like some kind of sculpture, which was a strange sight, but I was glad that it looked like art.

Spring Chokokuji Temple In spring, you can see the five-storied pagoda through the cherry blossoms and white lotus. Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture Chokokuji Temple

Shiofune kannonji temple located in Tokyo's ome city is known for the godess of mercy. During the azalea festival the temple surrounding looks very beautiful. It is one of my favorite tourist destination neat Tokyo.

In the middle of Hokkaido, Biei is a hill town. In the summer, it is full of tourists, but in the winter, Biei is also wonderful. The moment the snow-covered hills shine in the morning sun, the whole area is dyed gold.

A house with a red roof in the hill town of Biei, in the middle of Hokkaido In winter, snow accumulates and the roof becomes white. Here It's nice to see it from Shin-Sakae Hill, but even if you look at it from below, it feels like it's buried in fluffy snow, which makes you feel happy to see it.

Projects related to the 61st Obihiro Ice Festival The 40th Hokkaido Ice Sculpture Exhibition Winter Obihiro Convention It is the "Water Dragon" selected for the Obihiro Mayor's Award. Stacked ice blocks on top of each other, Chisels, luters, heat guns, etc. I'm going to finish it with tools. When the base is inserted, the height is about 2 meters The fine beard and scales were amazing It's a warm winter this year, so this afternoon Of the 12 ice sculptures in total, 2 are Unfortunately, it collapsed. Next month, the Sapporo Snow Festival will start Once every few years, a large snow sculpture melts due to the warm air. Even during the event to ensure the safety of the audience Heavy machinery may be used to break it. If global warming continues at this rate The timing and duration of winter events, etc. Maybe it's going to change

Run through icicles This is "Ashigakubo no Icicle" in Yokose Town, Saitama Prefecture It is held annually from the second half of January to February. Artificially created icicles are very impressive.

Winter view of the Tarumi Railway A train crosses a bridge in a faint snow. I took an aerial shot with a drone. Ibi-gun, Gifu * Aerial view from above the Neo River * Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Comprehensive Flight Permit has been obtained. * Flight plan report and flight log book have been prepared.

The world of picture books that can only be seen once every few years This is Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture. In Saitama Prefecture, it doesn't snow very often, so it's not easy to see this kind of scenery. When will it snow next? ?

Spring in the castle overnight In spring, the castle is even more beautiful with cherry blossoms. Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture Sumimata Castle (Ichiya Castle)

The symbol of Biei, the house with the red roof In winter, the roof is white with snow. When the weather is nice, you can see the performance of the Mt. Tokachi mountain range from Shin-Sakae Hill, especially the magic hour at dusk. You will never forget this scenery

Famous Biei Blue Pond In summer, the cobalt blue view is spectacular, but in winter, when the water surface freezes and snow accumulates, you will not be able to see the water surface of the blue pond. However, you can enjoy the illumination at night instead A snowy landscape, towering white larch trees, and stars twinkling when you look up It was also a great place in winter.

I took a picture of the village of Ochiai in Tokushima Prefecture with soba flowers. It is a typical Japanese scenery that I hope will remain forever.

2024 Kobe Luminarie A light shining for the future There was a paid admission depending on the time of day, and many people came even on weekdays Advance sales are recommended.

2024 Kobe Luminarie A light shining for the future From Kobe to the ⛴️ world yes, yes, I think it's good. (See statue) It's a trading town.

2024 Kobe Luminarie A light shining for the future I like the view from here and have taken pictures before, but Meriken Park has changed a lot from the past, and the number of tourists has increased and it has become lively.

2024 Kobe Luminarie A light shining for the future From this year, it will also be held at Meriken Park for a fee.

2024 Kobe Luminarie A light shining for the future Light for the first time in about 4 years

We would like to express our deepest sympathies on the occasion of the recent Noto earthquake. Before I took the high school entrance exam, I also prayed from the bottom of my heart not to give up hope for those who were victims of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, whose houses were destroyed, and who were evacuated to the gymnasium of my junior high school and the houses of relatives. A light shining for the future 2024 Kobe Luminarie

"Cherry Blossom Decoration" Aerial view of Mt. Yoshino in spring with a drone. The cherry blossoms on Mt. Yoshino are exceptionally beautiful ? Mt. Yoshino, Nara

Local symbol: Akashi Kaikyo Bridge At the Dream Lens Hyogo Prefecture Kobe City Akashi Kaikyo Bridge I'm used to seeing it, so I don't shoot much, but from the camera lens, I can see it through the dream lens.

Hyogo Prefecture Kobe City Oji Zoo There was a plan to demolish it suddenly due to the issue of attracting a university, but somehow I was able to see this scene due to the opposition movement of one side of the community. In the past, my parents often took me to this place, and it is also a place of memories with my wife, and now I bring my children to this place every year during the cherry blossom season and it is a place of memories with my family, so I hope to see this scene when my children grow up.

Nagano Prefecture Tsumagojuku I got permission to take pictures, etc., and the explanation of the person who guided me at the historical museum was polite and I learned a lot. However, when I photograph people who are working, I always think that it is the same for me, but with the declining birthrate, there is a part of me that is worried about whether it will be connected to the next generation and even the future generations

The field of Haruna Mountain Swamp is minus 15 degrees Celsius, and the trees in the field are covered with fog ice that can not be seen often. The scene of the morning that turned it into a white world

Splashing ice frozen on the plants on the shore of Lake Haruna It is a scene created by the cold of winter.

Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture The ice that washed up overlapped to create a unique winter landscape.

広霌厳峳 Shrine 有名な厳島神の境内にて

Fishing port in Kumihama, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture This is the best and smallest fishing port I've ever seen, but it's a very atmospheric place.

Terraced rice fields in Sodeshi, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture This is also my favorite place, and the vast countryside spreads out and you can see ? the sea

Arai's Terraced Rice Fields in Ine Town, Kyoto PrefectureI really like the view from here, and I have visited many times in the past and been healed ?