Speaking of Japan summer, wind chimes On this day, there was a wind chime festival at Kogenji Temple in Tamba, and I went to be healed by wind chimes with my daughter and my dog. Just listening to it made me feel cool and reminded me of a nostalgic childhood.

Speaking of Japan summer, wind chimes On this day, there was a wind chime festival at Komyoji Temple in Sayo Town, and I went to be healed by the wind chime with my daughter and my dog. Just listening to it made me feel cool and reminded me of a nostalgic childhood.

Speaking of Japan summer, wind chimes On this day, there was a wind chime festival at Komyoji Temple in Sayo Town, and I went to be healed by the wind chime with my daughter and my dog. Just listening to it made me feel cool and reminded me of a nostalgic childhood.

From the snowy Meiji Jingu Shrine. Camera: canon eos40d Lens: TAMRON XR Di II We also do Twitter and Instagram, so please follow us! Both have an account ID etuko_photos!!

I usually visit my hometown for the first time, but when I went to the Himeji Manto Festival, an event that has been going on since 1978, I was surprised by the number of lanterns. Since tripods are prohibited, I took a hand-held photo so as not to disturb the worshippers.

I usually visit my hometown for the first time, but when I went to the Himeji Manto Festival, an event that has been going on since 1978, I was surprised by the number of lanterns. Since tripods are prohibited, I took a hand-held photo so as not to disturb the worshippers.

I usually visit my hometown for the first time, but when I went to the Himeji Manto Festival, an event that has been going on since 1978, I was surprised by the number of lanterns. Since tripods are prohibited, I took a hand-held photo so as not to disturb the worshippers.

Lion dance Tenjin festival held on Iejima Local children perform a lion dance on a gorgeous boat, but this is also not possible to see due to Corona. Up Allowed

Lion dance Tenjin festival held on Iejima Local children perform a lion dance on a gorgeous boat, but this is also not possible to see due to Corona. Up Allowed

"The End of the Flame Dance" Demon of Dazaifu Tenmangu One of the three major fire festivals in Japan. It is said that it was started in the 2nd year of Kanwa 986 by Sugawara no Michishinko's great-grandson Sugawara no Michishinko. It is a sacred ritual of extinguishing calamity and fire to exterminate demons, which is a symbol of calamity, It is a festival where many worshippers pray for happiness for the whole year to the huge flame that burns every year.

"Fire and smoke scorched the demon" Demon of Dazaifu Tenmangu One of the three major fire festivals in Japan. It is said that it was started in the 2nd year of Kanwa 986 by Sugawara no Michishinko's great-grandson Sugawara no Michishinko. It is a sacred ritual of extinguishing calamity and fire to exterminate demons, which is a symbol of calamity, It is a festival where many worshippers pray for happiness for the whole year to the huge flame that burns every year.

"The Great Fan of the Smoker" Demon of Dazaifu Tenmangu One of the three major fire festivals in Japan. It is said that it was started in the 2nd year of Kanwa 986 by Sugawara no Michishinko's great-grandson Sugawara no Michishinko. It is a sacred ritual of extinguishing calamity and fire to exterminate demons, which is a symbol of calamity, It is a festival where many worshippers pray for happiness for the whole year to the huge flame that burns every year.

Happy Balloon Christmas EventBalloon in Kasai City, where I visited with my daughter and dog for the first time in the balloon boarding experience The view from the sky was great.

Kinosaki lantern flowing event scaled back by Corona It was not as lively as before, but I felt that it should continue forever without becoming obsolete.

Traditional Japan event Uji no Ukai It was the first time I saw a female Ukai and I felt it was amazing. Permission to shoot has been uploaded.

Snow

In the snow that has accumulated in Kita Shinshu, the Shinkansen passes by.

Wanted to do Hatsumode this year but didn't want to go anywhere crowded, so I decided to go out to Saitama and find a small shrine to visit. Ended up at this tiny shrine in Nishi-Omiya called Fukuda Inari Shrine 福田稲荷神社. It was super small and not a single person was there so it was like we had the whole place to ourselves. There was no real path leading up to the shrine so we had to walk through a plot of land that wasn't being used but it ended up being a really cool place. The approach to the shrine was really mysterious and once you get past the second torii gate you can see a bamboo forest surrounding the whole area. It was really neat as I couldn't see any bamboo from the outside and didn't really know what to expect when I visited. The shrine itself looks almost deserted but somehow still well maintained. I wanted to go inside to look at the pictures better but obviously I can't so I just admired them from afar. The temizuya/chozuya or at least I think it was that, maybe this would be considered a chozubachi? didn't have a ladle to wash your hands but maybe it has to do with corona. Anyways, it was a really nice little shrine and is a great place if you're looking for a mini adventure outside of Tokyo. Or if you want to do Hatsumode and avoid the crowds completely lol. Also, happy new year!

【Spring, full bloom】 Speaking of spring events in Japan, cherry blossom viewing! At Adachigahara Furusato Village in Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, you can enjoy the superb view created by the cherry blossoms in full bloom and the five-storied pagoda!

Winter in Japan Gokayama In Toyama

Shrine in the snow Toyama

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Winter in Japan Shirakawa-go during a snowstorm Gifu 2021/12/30

Shirakawa-go Shirakawa-go - Gifu

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Winter in Japan Shirakawa-go In Gifu 2021.12.30

Winter in Japan World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go In Gifu 2021.12.30

Winter in Japan Shirakawa-go in the snow In Gifu 2021.12.30

Winter in Japan World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go It's great in the snow! In Gifu 2021.12.30