I came back again this year! It's the Koinobori Festival at the Ryujin Suspension Bridge 🎏 I usually arrive early, so there weren't 1,000 carp this time 💦 This year's new discovery! The "Ryujin Café" I casually dropped by was absolutely amazing ☕️ Looking up at the carp from below was much more dynamic and beautiful than viewing from above, as they seemed to swim through the sky ✨ The scenery was beautiful, and I was thrilled to find such high-quality food as well. I'm definitely going to be a regular now 👍 Being healed by delicious pasta and a stunning view made for the perfect holiday...

Taken on April 15, 2014. This is Andon Chicken Curry from cafe andon. It's my favorite menu. 😊🍛

Taken on May 1, 26. After the monthly festival at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Kanetsuki-dōri Store. Thank you for drawing the cat illustration. It's an oat milk latte and chocolate babka. I'll do my best for the cat treats.🐈🐈‍⬛

Taken on May 1, 26. This is the year-round safe fortune slip from Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The deep green color is said to be Tokiwagi.

It's amazing how just seeing this color the moment I leave the house in the morning makes me think, "Let's do our best today!" The power of plants is incredible 😊

🌸 The cherry blossoms are in full bloom! 🌸 The image shows the cherry blossoms at "Idemitsu Culture Park" in the city center. The blooming of cherry blossoms in Tomakomai tends to be later compared to Sapporo, often blooming in mid-May, but it seems to be getting earlier each year. 🌸 Could this be due to climate change? (Image provided by Tomakomai City Museum)

Taken on May 1, 2014. This is a moegi-colored fortune slip from Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It is said to be available for a limited time.

Taken on May 1, 26. I attended the monthly festival at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. Until the evening of May 6, a thousand carp will be displayed at the gokoku shrine. The hanging carp decorations were offered with hopes for the healthy growth and peace of children.

From the summit of a small mountain called Uomidake in Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, you can see a landscape that feels like a foreign land. Since there are not many tourists, you can take your time.

A special moment spent at the Kussharo Prince Hotel. Breathtaking views, spacious rooms, and meals that satisfy the soul. In spring at Kussharo, you can also encounter the unique nature and wildlife of the season. Take a break from your daily routine and enjoy the leisurely flow of time. We are looking forward to welcoming you at the Kussharo Prince Hotel. 📍Kussharo Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph...

Golden Week is the most beautiful season in Azumino. With the remaining snow on the Northern Alps, sparkling water, and fields full of flowers and greenery, we present the "special scenery" that can only be seen at this time of year. 1. Water Mirror... The best time to see it is early morning. If the wind blows, the surface will be disturbed and you won’t be able to see it! 💦 2. Daio Wasabi Farm... The cold-resistant net is already up. 3. Mount Nagamine... You can drive there, and of course, you can also hike. 4. National Alps Azumino Park... Tulips, rapeseed flowers, and nemophila are in full bloom. 5. Apple orchards in the Misato District... Apple blossoms as far as the eye can see. Why not come to Azumino this Golden Week to capture a "special shot"? The time spent surrounded by water and greenery will surely fill your heart. 😆 We recommend exploring by rental bicycle!

The puddle formed in the riverbed reflected the beautiful upside-down cherry blossoms.

A carpet of flowers in Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture. The entire area is beautifully pink.

Event Announcement📣 The 36th Rekifune River Clear Stream Carp Streamers event in Taiki Town will host a "Children's Day Mini Event" 🎏 You can see a variety of "working vehicles" including the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's high-mobility vehicles, police cars, and fire trucks 🚒🚓 Experience the rare opportunity to view carp streamers from a high-altitude work vehicle, and enjoy the popular inflatable play equipment (for a fee) ✨ There will be plenty of delicious food at the food stalls and fun activities 🎵 Bring your family and come have fun 🤗 📍Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (Holiday) 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 📍Location: Rekifune River Taiki Bridge Upstream Riverbed *Event may be canceled in case of bad weather https://www.town.taiki.hokkaido.jp/soshiki/kikakushokoka/3/1/482.html...

On April 25th, while strolling through the bicycle park, the pink phlox subulata was beautiful.

The beautiful sunrise reflected on the water surface at Ukijima. The composition utilizes the reflections of the sky on the water surface, captured through drone photography. Hinogawa Dam, Shiga Prefecture, Ukijima April 2026

Hara Florist's flower handwashing. Once again, I've caught a cold.🤧 The temperature fluctuations are severe, so please take care of yourselves.

Nemophila

【Announcement】Taramaru Square 2026 will be held♪ From May 2nd (Saturday) to May 6th (Wednesday) at the Michi-no-Eki-mae Event Plaza "Taramaru Square 2026" will take place!! ☆About the Vendors ○Little Kingdom Tapioca drinks, churros, shaved ice, and alcohol ○Uosansakaba ○RmiRmi Ground meat curry, Hideko's Sanpei soup, beef tongue skewers, grilled chicken ○Shiokaze Restaurant by Raiden Resort & Spa Cocktail mojitos, champagne Hot chocolate, coffee (hot and iced) Coffee will be hand-dripped ○8"achi (debut) Various grilled chicken, tonjiru (pork soup), cotton candy, fried mochi frank, QQ balls ○Shunsai Salt ramen, okonomiyaki, pizza, various alcohol Handmade crafts ○Xingfu Korean fried chicken, long potatoes, fried takoyaki ○Honma Seika Taramaru-yaki, yakisoba, french fries, various wagashi (Japanese sweets) ○Kisui (debut) Various takoyaki (green onion, cheese, plum salt kelp, mentaiko) *The items for sale may change We look forward to seeing everyone♪

Taken on April 12, 26. This is the strawberry jam Basque cheesecake from LEC COFFEE, along with a Sakura x Espresso Latte. Perfect for the cherry blossom season! 🌸

Captured on April 12, 26. This is the cherry blossom × Espresso Latte from LEC COFFEE. It features espresso, milk, cherry blossom sauce, and is topped with cherry blossom chocolate. The cherry blossom chocolate resembles cherry petals and is absolutely lovely.🌸

A tunnel of pale pink created by fully bloomed cherry blossoms. As I walked forward, capturing the moment with a shutter click, I reflected on my gratitude for the past and a quiet hope for the future. In Arashiyama, Kyoto, the cherry blossom avenue. It was a moment enveloped in a warm atmosphere, as the soft morning light of spring filtered through the trees, illuminating my hakama and seemingly blessing this new beginning. This view seen through the lens of my smartphone is an unforgettable memory of "spring in Japan" for me.

Taken on April 12, 26. This is a strawberry jam Basque cheesecake from LEC COFFEE.🍓

Taken on April 12, 26. This is the hot sandwich set with tandoori chicken from LEC COFFEE. The tandoori chicken is tender and juicy. I might visit soon...😊🥪

Dandelions blooming along the irrigation canal🌼 Sparkling like the sun✨️ Nourishing my heart, I feel ready to tackle tomorrow again👍 Wishing everyone a wonderful end to the weekend🌿

Photographed on March 25, 2014. This is the love water at Kawagoe Kumano Shrine.

Azumino: A Floral Trio "Nemophila Edition" The nemophila fields in National Alps Azumino Park, located in Horikane and Hotaka District, are at their peak blooming 😄 With 32,000 nemophila plants ♫ They have appeared in the Den'en Bunka Zōn at Hotaka-guchi 😆 A beautiful blue carpet is spreading out!❗️

Azumino: A Floral Trio 'Canola Flower Edition' The canola flower fields in the Horigane and Hotaka areas of National Alps Azumino Park are in full bloom! 😄 Five million canola flowers are spreading across the fields! ♪ A yellow carpet stretches as far as the eye can see! 😆

Azumino: A Floral Trio "Tulip Edition" The tulip fields in National Alps Azumino Park, Horigane and Hotaka District are in full bloom! 😄 With 130 varieties and 260,000 tulips 🌷 You can enjoy a colorful display of tulips throughout the vast park! ♪ Today and tomorrow, as well as during Golden Week, the Azumino Park Craft Marche Spring is also being held Food trucks and craft shops will be there too Bring the whole family along! 😆