Photographed on November 24, 2025. This is the hanachozu (flower water basin) from Hara Florist.

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Photographed on November 22, 2025. These are the floral water displays at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

I visited Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. There was a heart-shaped ginkgo tree along the approach. May something good happen. 😊

Photographed on November 22, 2013. This is the hanatemizu (a flower-filled purification basin) at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on November 22, 2025. This is the hanachozu (flower water basin) at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Hiroshima Prefecture Shobara City | New Bakery News 🥖✨ Wakey Wakey Bakery, which just opened on Friday, October 17, 2025, is now featured on the Shobara Tourism Navi website! See spot details here 🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/spot/5379... The shop name comes from the English word “Wakey,” meaning wake-up and used like a cheerful call to small children. It reflects the owner Rina Nagai’s personal touch—she studied abroad at a university in the State of California. Her wish is simple: to make bread that people want to eat as soon as they wake up, comforting and part of everyday life. The breads on offer use Rina’s original recipes, refined with techniques she learned while working at a bakery in the United States to bring out each item’s flavor. The most popular items are two character breads inspired by a Shiba Inu: Shiba-san (custard) and Nikukyuu Punch (chocolate). Inspired by childhood visits to bakeries with her parents, where character breads captured her imagination, she wanted to create breads that excite children. Basic Information Phone TEL 080-6068-0187 Address 1-1294-8 Nakahommachi, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture Parking Available 1 space near the shop (No.7) Closed Monday; Wednesday to Thursday; Saturday to Sunday Hours Tuesday and Friday 10:00 until sold out

Photographed on November 23, 2025. This is a black latte from LEC COFFEE. It features beautiful latte art. 😊

A little over a year since I took delivery of the car. I couldn't take photos with the autumn leaves last year so this year my wish came true🍁 I couldn't put the top down in summer because it was too hot but the weather turned just right for an open-top drive after a long time On a drive, I stopped by Kiminomori Metasequoia Trees in Oamishirasato City The white Copen and the orange-lined trees matched perfectly, giving a full autumn vibe✨

Photographed on November 23, 2025. This is LEC COFFEE's quiche plate. It includes a spinach, onion and bacon quiche, a salad with house-made ham, daikon (Japanese radish) potage, and bread. The daikon potage warms the body. 😊

This is Yokohama Landmark Tower in Yokohama Minato Mirai. (Around JR Sakuragichō Station, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture)

Photographed on November 23, 2025. After the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine niiname-sai (harvest thanksgiving festival), I relaxed at the Starbucks Kanetsuki‑dōri Store. I had a gingerbread latte and a sweet potato malasada.

This is the Hiwatari Festival at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

Today I attended the Niiname-sai harvest festival at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. I returned to give thanks because my wish came true.

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Photographed on November 21, 2025. This is the projection mapping at Omiya Hikawa Shrine, "Tokimusubi no Mori." It feels dreamlike.

Photographed on November 21, 2025. I visited Omiya Hikawa Shrine. This is the projection mapping "Tokimusubi no Mori."

I went to the Ōmiya area for work today. I had hot apple cider and a white mocha cake. They smelled pleasantly of apples. 😊

This is the autumn foliage at Todoroki Valley in Tokyo. Even in summer, it stays cool and makes a perfect spot for a stroll.

I took these photos against the large wall of Yokohama Stadium📸 The model is vocalist SAGI. They are active in Kanto. I have photographed promotional and jacket images, among others.

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Photographed on November 14, 2025. This is the hanachōzu (flower water basin) at Hara Florist.

Photographed on November 15, 2025. A cafe latte from cafe andon and a cassis and apple cinnamon crumble cake.

Photographed on November 15, 2025. This is cafe andon’s cassis and apple cinnamon crumble cake. Layers of cassis and apple jam are topped with cinnamon crumble and apple. It has a crunchy texture and a balance of sweetness and tartness.

Cheese from Shobara wins Super Gold at the World Cheese Awards! 🥇 The story of Cheese Studio Nyuizu’s popular product “Yukiko.” 🧀 At the World Cheese Awards 2025, one of the world’s most prestigious cheese contests held in Bern, Switzerland from Thursday, November 13 to Saturday, November 15, the NPO Cheese Professional Association awarded Super Gold to “Yukiko” by Cheese Studio Nyuizu. ✨ You can purchase sets including “Yukiko” from Satoyama Shobara SELECT SHOP, an online direct-from-producer shop that lets you enjoy the food of Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture. ⛄🧀 ◎ Award-Winning Cheese Set ◎ https://ec.satoyamaselect.jp/view/item/000000000023?category...... ◎ Miyoshi Wine and Cheese Set ◎ https://ec.satoyamaselect.jp/view/item/000000000227?category...... Details URL https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000095826.html...

A Few More Places to Enjoy Autumn Leaves 🍁 Today I drove toward the Kuraoka Area 🚘 The peak of the fall foliage seems to have passed, but the mountains around Gokase are now dyed in the deep, late-autumn colors. It’s truly the ‘‘last chance beauty’’ to behold 👀✨ In some spots vivid leaves still remain, and the ground is carpeted with fallen leaves, offering a scene full of atmosphere to enjoy 🍁✨ Why not bring a warm drink and come feel the quiet, beautiful end of autumn in Gokase? With temperatures dropping sharply this weekend, this may be the final viewing, so please come soon 😆

Photographed on November 15, 2025. This is a cafe latte from cafe andon. What lovely latte art.

Making soba in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture was fun to make and delicious to eat! We tried a soba-making experience at the National Bihoku Hillside Park 🥢🔥 When it comes to uniquely Japanese food, soba is a must. Served chilled on a bamboo tray in summer and in hot broth in winter, it’s enjoyed year-round. Did you know the National Bihoku Hillside Park in Shobara City offers soba-making workshops? This time, Momoka Matsumoto and Shogo Ikebuchi tried making soba for the first time! Here’s a report on the process and its highlights. Read the article here 🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5352...

Photographed on November 15, 2025. This is the avocado and shrimp hot sandwich set from CAFE ANDON.

[Autumn Foliage Drive 🚘] Today I went for a drive to hunt for the remaining autumn leaves as they’re dwindling 🚗 First stop was Josenji Temple 🍁 The maple trees around the temple showed a range of colors, and every view was beautiful ✨ Mt. Nijo, being higher in elevation, didn’t have great foliage this year 😅 Still, the lookout gave a sweeping view of the mountains; the wind was cold but it felt refreshing 😊