Matsumoto Castle in Nagano Prefecture.

Soma Nomaoi is held in July in the Soma region of Fukushima Prefecture. It is a spectacular sight where about 450 horses gather at the main venue.

Soma Nomaoi is held in July in the Soma region of Fukushima Prefecture. It is a spectacular sight where about 450 horses gather at the main venue.

Last night's table. There was a delicious looking beef hormone in the pot.

Night view of Nagasaki and lightning!!

Winter scene of the Yoshino River in Tokushima Prefecture. This is a scene of eel fishing to catch eel fry. The surface of the river is illuminated in green and yellow, and it looks like a jewelry box.

"Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel" in Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture.

Kyoto Prefecture, Snow Toji Temple. It is famous for cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in autumn. The Snow East Temple is also very beautiful. This scenery that is hard to see, It is beautiful to see it lit up in the snow. It is lit up until around 11pm every day.

A collaboration between cherry blossoms and mejiro! !!

Night view from Mt. Futagami, which straddles Takaoka City and Himi City in Toyama Prefecture.

「Sakura road along the river」 location：Okayama Prefecture

A World Heritage Site "Aikura Gassho-zukuri Village" located in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture. It is lit up at night several times a year.

「Sakura Road in post town」 location：岡山県真庭郡新庄村・がいせん桜 ＊ ～Sakura Road in post town～ A post town where 132 arcades of cherry blossoms, including old trees that are over 100 years old, are about 400m long and follow the streets of the former Izumo Kaido.

A small path in the bamboo forest of Arashiyama, Saga, Kyoto Prefecture. During the period of the event called Hanatouro held in winter, It is also lit up. The illuminated bamboo forest is very beautiful, It's quaint.

「Paradise of Seto Inland Sea」 Location : Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture, Mt. Shiude ＊ ~Paradise of the Seto Inland Sea~ The beautiful cherry blossom scenery of Mt. Shiude, which has been selected as one of the world's most scenic spots.

「Morning glow in Setouchi」 Location : Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture, Mt. Shiude

Ginkgo at Nyu Sakuden Shrine in Wakayama Prefecture. The stunning ginkgo is dyed yellow. It is lit up at night. I think that if you put people in, you can see the size in contrast.

「Night view of truss bridge」 Location: Kurashiki City, Okayama / Mizushima Rinkai Industrial Zone

Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture "Kegon Falls".

Important Works of Art Short sword inscription Fukuoka Sabei Naganori in Bizen Province August of the second year of Shoan 拵 金梨子地paint口短刀拵 Furukawa Zaibatsu Former Brewery Blade length 26.4cm Warpage 0.1cm Late Kamakura period (1300) Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture Bizen Nagafune Sword Museum Photo taken in August 2014

"Wucheng Lantern Town" Location : Okayama Castle, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture ＊ ＊ ~Karasujo Lantern Town~ Okayama Castle is a castle built by the Sengoku daimyō Ukita Hideie, and is called "Ujo" because of its appearance with black lacquered boards. Under the theme of "soft lights surrounding Karasujo", the castle tower and its surroundings are lit up and decorated with lanterns, lanterns, and candles, and you can enjoy a Japanese atmosphere that can only be experienced at this time. ＊ ＊ ～"Ujo Togenkyo" Lantern Festival at Okayama castle～ Okayama Castle is a castle that was built by the Sengoku Daimyo, Ukita Hideie, and is called "Ujo" because of the appearance with black lacquered boards. Under the theme of "soft light that wraps the castle," "Ujo Togenkyo" is lit up in the Okayama castle tower and its surroundings, and is decorated with lanterns, lanterns, and candles. You can enjoy the atmosphere.

Ine Town, Yosa District, Kyoto Prefecture. Ine fireworks are held in summer in this town lined with boathouses. The boathouse is decorated with divine lanterns and creates a nostalgic atmosphere.

Located in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, the wisteria flowers are famous for "Ashikaga Flower Park". Light up at night.

「Manto Mitama Festival」 Location : Zentsuji City, Kagawa Prefecture, Gokoku Shrine ＊ ＊ ~Hanging with all the lights~ The Manto Mitama Festival is a festival to comfort the spirits enshrined in Gokoku Shrine in Kagawa Prefecture and pray for peace and happiness. 3,500 dedicated lanterns are lined up in the precincts, and when it gets dark, they are lit all at once. Lanterns donated by the families of the war dead create a fantastic landscape.

「Corridor to Miedou」 Location: Zentsuji City, Kagawa Prefecture ＊ ＊ ~Corridor to Mieido~ The Niomon gate is the main gate of Zentsuji Temple "Saiin". On the upper side of the corridor leading from Saiin to Miedo, there is a painting depicting Kukai's life. It is said that the "Saiin", which is centered on Mieido and is also called "Nativity Temple", corresponds to the mansion where Kukai was born. ＊ ＊ ～Corridor to Miedou～ Niomon is the main gate of Zentsuji "Saiin". On the upper side of the corridor leading from Saiin to Miedou, there is a picture depicting the life of Kukai. It is said that "Saiin," which is also called "Birthplace", centered around Miedou, is the residence where Kukai was born.

The night of "Senjogahara" in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture.

"Wucheng Lantern Town" Location : Okayama Castle, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture ＊ ~Summer Karasujo Lantern Town~ Okayama Castle, built by Sengoku daimyō Ukita Hideie, is called "Ujo" because of its appearance with black lacquered boards. At "Karasujo Lantern Village", the castle tower of Okayama Castle and its surroundings are lit up and decorated with lanterns, lanterns, and candles, and you can enjoy a Japanese atmosphere that can only be experienced at this time. In the square in front of the castle tower of Okayama Castle, about 80 Japanese umbrellas that emit colorful lights are lined up, creating a fantastic atmosphere.

"Nikko Toshogu" in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture.

"Duel on Ganryu Island" Location : Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Ganryu Island ＊ ～Ganryujima duel～ Kanmon Strait fireworks display photographed on Gunryu Island. This is a collaboration between Miyamoto Musashi and Kojiro Sasaki's Ganryujima duel silhouette and fireworks.

A museum of heterogeneous nature and people in Oita Prefecture! The light was too nice!!