Photographed 2/1/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Shirakawa Township in winter. I took this photo with my iPHONE from the Hagimachi Ruins of the Castle Observation decks. Even if you don't have a camera, you can still enjoy shooting. Shirakawa, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture

Photographed 1/25/25. This is Hanachozu from Koedo Kurasato. Until 3/2 (Sun), from 17:00 to 20:00, Hanachozu is Light up.

Setsubun on the Snowy Day In Japan, it is customary to sow beans the day before the Spring (seasonal milestones There are Do you know why beans are used in the first place? It is said to be derived from the word "mame", which destroys demons Since ancient times, various rituals have been performed to drive away demons, which are considered to be a general term for bad things One of them is this "mamemaki (bean throwing)" Hit the "Mame", which is the eye of the demon, with beans to make it "Mame" At first glance, it looks like a play on words, but Japan have believed that words have a spirit inn words Therefore, this custom is part of Japan culture, and it is a snowy day Setsubun In Japan, it is customary to sow beans the day before the Spring (seasonal milestones There are Do you know why beans are used in the first place? It is said to be derived from the word "mame", which destroys demons Since ancient times, various rituals have been performed to drive away demons, which are considered to be a general term for bad things One of them is this "mamemaki (bean throwing)" Hit the "Mame", which is the eye of the demon, with beans to make it "Mame" At first glance, it looks like a play on words, but Japan have believed that words have a spirit inn words Therefore, this custom has taken root in Japan culture

Photographed 1/27/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Shimonoseki Karato's Lover's Lighthouse in the morning At the tip of the Honshu side of the Kanmon Strait, Karado in Shimonoseki City The lighthouse that stands in pairs at the exit of the port where the ferry to Moji Port on the Kyushu side departs is called the "lover lighthouse", and it is said that if you pledge your love here, you will be united Beyond the silhouette of the lighthouse in the photo is the tip of Kyushu, where the Mojisai Lighthouse stands The narrowest part of this strait is called Hayatoseto, and currents of up to 8 knots wash ships and wash both shores The Kanmon Humanitarian Tunnel passes under this Seto, and the Kanmon Bridge connects the two banks in the sky

Mekari Shrine The Mekari Shrine, which stands on the Kyushu side of the Kanmon Strait, is said to have been built around 200 AD, and has been revered by many people to this day as a festival to celebrate the god who controls the tides The current Shrine was rebuilt in 1767 (Meiwa 4) by Ogasawara Tadaso, the lord of the Ogura Domain The midnight Mekari Shinto ritual on Lunar New Year's Day, in which wakame seaweed from Hayatose is harvested and offered to the gods, has been held annually since Empress Shen Gong first Implementation to pray for safe navigation and good fishing

Kanmon Strait Torii (shrine gate) gate and bridge Kanmon Strait dividing Honshu and Kyushu It is the silhouette of the Torii (shrine gate) gate of Mekari Shrine standing on the Kyushu side and the Kanmon Bridge connecting Honshu and Kyushu

In front of the station seen from the 3rd floor con course of Kokura Station The scenery in front of JR Kokura Station in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, which is the gateway to Kyushu on the Shinkansen

In the city of Kokura, the castle tower of Kokura Castle seen from the bridge inside The castle tower of Kokura Castle, built in 1602, was destroyed by fire in 1837, and the castle itself was reduced to ashes in the civil war of the Four Borders War (a defensive war against the Second Conquest of Choshu) However, with the strong enthusiasm of Local residents, it was rebuilt in its current form in 1959 and has become a symbol of the city

Photographed 1/27/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 1/27/25. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 2/1/25. I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. It is a classic chocolate latte and a chocolate banana donut.

Deciduous metasequoia Even if the leaves fall, the branches are in place, so it has a clean silhouette and a sense of transparency, which is beautiful Fresh greenery is good, Autumn leaves are good, leaf litter is good, Snow makeup is also good. It looks great no matter what you wear! Metasequoia trees. Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture

I went to the movie Village on my graduation trip. Participate in the last school event with your favorite friends, make many memories, I have ✨️ a treasure that will last a lifetime. No matter what life holds in the future, I will overcome it with this treasure.

Photographed on February 5, 25. This is Hanachozu from Hara Flower Shop.

On the way to Keio University's Mita Festival, there was a small shrine. The green of the plants and the red of the Torii (shrine gate) gate were beautiful.

I visited the Tokyo International Forum. While many meetings were being held, the structure simply supported quietly and powerfully.

While strolling through Tomonoura, I saw a small hydrangea blooming beautifully with large drops on its petals. I felt blessed to see them blooming in the cool air in the hot summer sun.

As I strolled, I saw a small cherry blossom tree blooming in the cold sky, and a few whitebirds were resting their wings. I was fascinated by her strong, beautiful, and adorable appearance.

An abandoned company in Shirakawa City, Fukushima Prefecture, which I visited last summer. Komainu is written by Kazuhei Kobayashi. It is a world where the Great Devil is likely to appear.

Photographed 2/3/25. It is a Hanachozu of the Kawagoe City Nakamachi Sightseeing Information Center.

Photographed 2/3/25. We took a walk in Kawagoe. LEC COFFEE's lemonade and chocolate Basque cheesecake.

Photographed 1/28/25. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

Photographed 2/1/25. This is Hanachozu of Chuin.

Photographed 2/1/25. CAFE ANDON's Cafe Latte and Strawberry Shortcake. ☕️🍰 Strawberry Shortcake will be available until tomorrow. Thank you very much. 😊

It is a Cluster of trees of Miyama Kirishima around Mt. Eboshi. Every year from around May, the deep mountain Kirishima as far as the eye can see dyes the mountains pink. The sea of flowers as far as the eye can see is truly Cool Japan! Location: Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture

Photographed 2/1/25. This is CAFE ANDON. It's Squid.

When I went to the Miyajima Kangen-sai Festival in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, I encountered a spectacular view of the sun setting over the Otorii Gate. It's so divine, it's cool Japan! Location: Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima

Mairi Hida Furukawa Sanji　　 The unique traditional custom of "Sanji Mairi", which has been going on for more than 200 years, is a tradition on the night of January 15 every year to visit the three temples in the In the town, Enkoji Temple, Shinshuji Temple, and Honkoji Temple, in memory of the blessings of Shinran Saint. On this day, 1,000 candles are lined up along the Seto River, and the lights reflected on the surface of the river are very beautiful, and you can enjoy a heartwarming scene. In addition, snow sculptures and candles boasting a height of 2 meters are lined up in the town. During the daytime, the person in charge will talk to the person wearing a kimono and gather at the designated time to take a PR photo. After a professional photographer, they will also let the general public take pictures. On the day of the event, the tourism association is also appealing for kimono rentals. < Kimono Rental > Location: Kirin Kaikan (11-7 Ichino-cho, Furukawa-cho, Hida-shi, Gifu Prefecture) Reception hours: 14:00~17:30　 Return time: ~20:00 Fee: 4,000 yen (tax included) * Dressing only 2,000 yen (tax included) Contact: Hida City Tourism Association　 Squid about Hida beef for dinner? It was very tasty.