#まつり Yansanma Toyama

Visited Machiya again. I'm not sure why but I seem to really like the atmosphere there. I think the streetcar passing through gives it a different feel than other places. Anyways, I decided to grab some lunch and found this nice restaurant called Tokyo Local Base. I got this omurice and wow, it was probably the best omurice I've ever had. The sauce tasted really good and the egg was perfectly cooked. I wish I would have taken a photo of the inside of the restaurant because it was quite relaxing and, just like Machiya, had a really nice atmosphere. It was a bit crowded when I came, but I managed to enter the restaurant right when the lunch rush was starting to die down and so there wasn't many people by the time I got my meal. Definitely recommend checking it out if you're looking to grab a bite in the area.

Shizuoka Ukusu Shrine Summer, sky, torii gate, green

In Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture, at the Iyama Lantern Festival, which is certified as a Japan night view heritage. I was able to meet my friends and children wearing yukatas for the first chance reunion in two years. I was also happy to hold an event for the first time in three years.

At the Iiyama Riverside Fireworks Festival in Nagano Prefecture. The power and beauty of the fireworks up close was breathtaking.

Ibaraki Mount Tsukuba The sunlight coming in through the trees was so beautiful.

At Takekoma Shrine. (Part 2) This wind chime was installed on the approach to the precincts. Every time it swayed in the wind, the refreshing tone was pleasant.

I stopped by the Jujo Ginza Shopping Arcade over the obon weekend and managed to take these two photos. The first one was taken at Nanushi no Taki Park (名主の滝公園). It was kind of an interesting place to find in Tokyo. It felt really removed from the rest of the city and its surroundings and had a completely different atmosphere from even just a block away. Once you got inside the park itself it seemed a lot quieter and it was quite cool as well. It's completely surrounded by greenery and the water must help keep the area cool. There's a walking course around the inside of the park but I opted against walking it as there were a fair number of mosquitoes biting at me. The waterfall itself was quite nice though. The next spot was just before the shopping arcade near a railroad crossing. Thought it was interesting so I took a quick photo of it. I believe the first one is GeGeGe no Kitaro, a famous anime, and everyone knows Doraemon

Picture 1 and Figure 2 were taken at Tokyo Ukima Shudo Park, where many grandfathers were leisurely fishing in the early morning. The location of the photo 3 was Kawagoe, and I named it "Childhood Memories".

Morning sun on Awaji Island

Local scenery of Toyama~ White clouds in a blue sky! And blue rice fields! It's very normal, but I think ? it's the calmest, most peaceful and summer~.

Shizuoka Dogashima Dragonfly Road low tide This is the scenery I wanted to see again. The road leading to Sanshiro Island that appears only at low tide

Shizuoka Kano River Fireworks Festival I like the people, the signs, and the atmosphere of the fireworks

Shizuoka Toi Beach I photographed the best sunset in Japan, a specialty of West Izu. I hope that this wonderful scenery will reach as many people as possible.

Shizuoka Dogashima Skylight Cave "Blue Cave" I went to see the Blue Cave, which I had always wanted to see. It was difficult to shoot because it was instantaneous, but miraculously it was a good shot.

Shizuoka Kano River Fireworks Festival I took this photo because I liked the feeling of people looking at the fireworks.

Shizuoka Ukusu Shrine I came to photograph the wind chimes, which are a summer tradition. A ray of light hit the wind chime and it was very beautiful, so I released the shutter.

Shizuoka Ukusu Shrine When I turned around, there was a view on the other side of the torii gate that seemed to represent a very beautiful rural summer.

Summer is all about cider.

In Kurayoshi City, Tottori Prefecture, the sea of Hawaii Beach is fantastic with floating torii gates. It seems that God is watching over you, and you can swim with peace of mind.

In the footbath in the sky. At an altitude of 2,000m, the summit station of the Nikko Shiranesan Ropeway. You will be relieved of the fatigue of mountain climbing. ?iPhone13promax

Genkoan in Kyoto. Window of enlightenment and window of confusion

I chose one that makes me feel the summer of Japan, where fireworks shine on the old townscape, and the summer of my nostalgic hometown. The historic "Sushuikyo River Festival Fireworks Festival" rooted in the hometown was held for the first time in three years. Here in Yaotsu, there is the Minato "Kurose Minato" at the top of the Kiso River, which was so busy that it was called "Little Edo" in the Edo period, and the history of fireworks can be traced back to the Edo period. It is still held on the Kiso River as a remnant of the gorgeous days of boat transportation. I am really happy that the fireworks festival, which began as a result of the war memorial and post-war reconstruction by Coronavirus pandemic, continued to be held in a small town while major fireworks festivals continued to be abolished and integrated one after another. In the middle of Coronavirus pandemic, there were tornadoes last year, and disasters continued in Yaotsu, but it is the birthplace of Chiune Sugiura, and the nature of the Kiso River and mountains, and the town is full of charm for delicious foods such as eel and kurikinton. In the future, when the New Maruyama Dam is completed and the surrounding area is maintained, it will be possible to go to the secluded Fukasawa Gorge again. I hope that it will bring back the bustle of the past.

Seeing Mt. Akatake changing color in the setting sun is a blissful moment without words. At the Gyoja hut ?iPhone13promax

Akebono in summer. From the Northern Alps Konen Hut ?iPhone13promax

Local scenery of Toyama Prefecture Summer still blue rice fields and sunset~ The clouds were nice and beautiful~ ?

Summer vegetables ? The vegetables and hamburger steak were delicious (๑ ́ڡ'๑)

[English/Japanese] A temple called "Shinshoin" in Nishi-Hachioji has a café attached to it. Visitors can spend tea time in a quiet atmosphere. The school introduces students who are interested in matcha to places in Hachioji where they can drink it. A temple called "Shinshoin" in Nishi Hachioji has a café. You can spend tea time in a quiet atmosphere. The school introduces students who are interested in matcha to places in Hachioji City where they can drink matcha.

Speaking of summer, fireworks! of the last year before Corona Toyama Prefecture Shinminato Kaiomaru Park Fireworks Festival ? It was very powerful! It's been ruined this year~. I hope to see it again next year~ ?