I photographed the underground water of Mototaki in Akita Prefecture. It was a hot summer, but there were plenty of negative ions floating around here, and the air was cool and pleasant.

This photo was taken in Mount Chokai, Akita. Facing the setting sky, the flowers of alpine plants were blooming beautifully.

This photo was taken from the 7th station of Mt. Chokai, Akita. What you can see below is Lake Chokai. Alpine flowers were blooming in the foreground.

It is a sunset on the Zogata coast in Akita Prefecture. There was no wind and the sky was burnt beautifully in good weather.

This is a photo of the Oirase Gorge in Aomori Prefecture. Oirase in summer is also very beautiful 😊👌✨.

This is a photo of daytime flowers and sunset sky on the Zogata coast in Akita Prefecture. Very healed 😌💕

This is a photo of a hydrangea field and waterfall in Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture. At night, you may even be able to see fireflies.

It is a sunflower field in Tono City, Iwate Prefecture. It blooms profusely with quite a few sunflower flowers. It was 👌🌻✨ a great spot

It is a sunset on the Zogata coast in Akita Prefecture. It was 🥰❣️ insanely beautiful

This photo was taken while strolling around the local city. On this day, there was a rain forecast from the evening, and while looking for something summery, I suddenly remembered the forecast and looked at the sky, and the clouds were approaching here, and I thought, "Oh, it's summer," so I took a picture before it rained. I added a summery blue color to create a cloudy feeling, and I photographed the steel tower in silhouette in the foreground to make the sky stand out.

Saga One of the only two times a year in Kyushu "Sanshakudama" Fireworks that fill your field of vision The power rises with a very loud sound. Open wide Fireworks that get so excited that you scream

Collaboration between paddy fields and Mt. Tsukuba

The collaboration between paddy fields and Mt. Tsukuba is a representative scenery of Ibaraki Prefecture

[English/Japanese] There are many foreign tourists who come to Japan and take the train from the airport. However, Japanese trains have unique rules and systems that can be very complicated for those who are not used to them. In this article, I would like to introduce you to the Japanese train system. Complicated and difficult to understand! Subway route map Have you ever seen a train route map in Tokyo? See the picture. It looks like a maze and has a very complicated shape. I've heard that foreign tourists panic when they see this map. Especially the subway is more complicated. However, if you learn the colors of the subway symbols, it may seem a little easier. The Tokyo subway system is color-coded. If you get lost in a station, you can easily reach your destination by walking towards the colored markings. Please be aware of this and take a look. Being late is strictly prohibited One of the most common surprises I hear from international students when they get on the train is that the train arrives on time. If you are even one minute late, you may see a "delay" notice on the electronic bulletin board. Also, when you board a delayed train, you will hear the conductor announce, "We apologize for the delay in the train." When a student heard this announcement, she once asked me why I was apologizing when the train was only delayed for one minute. If there is a delay, you will be notified immediately on the Internet. It might be a good idea to check before you get on the train. Don't make the mistake of riding in the women-only car During the morning commute, the rear car of the train is sometimes reserved for women. The term "women-only car" does not mean that only women can ride in it. Boys of elementary school age or younger, disabled people and their caregivers are also allowed to ride. I have heard of a man who made a last-minute rush to get on a train just as it was about to depart, and was embarrassed when he mistakenly got on the women-only car. When you get on a train, make sure you have enough time to spare. Different melodies at each station When you get on or off the train, you will hear music. Did you know that the music is different for each station? For example, Ueno Station, which is famous for its cherry blossoms, plays the melody of the song "Sakura," while Takadanobaba Station plays the theme song from the anime "Astro Boy" by the famous cartoonist Osamu Tezuka. Incidentally, Hachioji Station, where our school is located, plays a children's song called "Yuuyake Koyake." Please listen to it when you get on the train. There are many other things that international students are surprised to hear on the train. I will continue to introduce them in the next article. When you come to Japan, many people take the train from the airport. However, Japanese trains have unique rules and systems that can be very confusing if you are not used to them. This time, I will introduce the Japanese train system. Complicated and puzzling! The subway route map Have you ever looked at a Tokyo train route map? (See the photo.) It looks like a maze and has a very complex layout. I've heard that foreign tourists often panic when they first see this map. The subway is especially more complicated. However, if you remember the colors of the subway symbols, it may feel a little easier. Tokyo's subway lines are color-coded. If you get lost in a station, walking toward the color markers will help you reach your destination more easily. Be sure to pay attention to them. Being late is unacceptable One of the most common stories I hear from international students surprised by trains is that trains arrive on time. If you are even one minute late, a "delay" notice may appear on the electronic display. Also, when you board a delayed train, the conductor will announce, "We apologize for the delay in the train." A student once asked me why the conductor apologized when the train was only one minute late. Delay information is updated online in real time. It might be a good idea to check before taking the train. Don't accidentally board the women-only car During the morning commute, the rear cars of some trains are designated women-only. "Women-only car" does not mean only women may ride; boys in elementary school or younger, people with disabilities and their caregivers may also board. I've heard of a man who rushed to catch a departing train and ended up embarrassed after mistakenly entering a women-only car. Allow yourself enough time when boarding trains. Each station has a different melody Music plays when you board or get off the train. Did you know each station has its own melody? For example, Ueno Station, famous for cherry blossoms, plays the melody of the song "Sakura," while Takadanobaba Station plays the theme from the anime "Astro Boy" by the famous manga artist Osamu Tezuka. Incidentally, Hachioji, where our school is located, plays the children's song "Yuuyake Koyake." Try listening for it when you ride the train. There are many other things that surprise international students on trains. I will introduce more in the next article.

A vast sunflower field 🌻 unique to Hokkaido I felt so open that I could 🥰 jump and fly.

This photo was taken when I went on a summer trip to Hokkaido with my friends. All friends 💓 who jump big in the beautiful lavender field spreading out in the blue sky are ☺one that gives "energy" ︎

After the rain, there was a big rainbow 🌈 that I had never seen before on the tent site of Mt. Otomidake running along the Omote Ginza! The fatigue of climbing for a long time and rain has been blown away! Everyone here was smiling, saying, "Wow!" That was how spectacular the view was.

When it comes to Japan summer, wind chimes are indispensable! So, I went to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture. I tried to express "Japan summer" by adding summer sunlight and wind chimes.

Oarai, Ibaraki It is famous as a photo spot for the morning sun, but it is also nice at night.

Summer of Japan Bamboo forest and old railway tracks In Tottori

waterfall Negative ions Coming on a summer vacation day Photographed in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture

Mount Fuji at dawn Mt. Fuji in summer Lake Tanuki, Shizuoka

Climbing a mountain by bicycle in the early morning of summer. When I was a child, my grandmother often brought me to Shojoike, but the numerous calls of the Higurashi are sometimes accompanied by the chilling sounds of giant frogs. The atmosphere that could only be experienced here for a long time still remains intact. Only now did I know the origin of the pond. In the Edo period, farmers suffering from drought at the foot of the mountain asked to build a large reservoir in the mountains, but permission was not easily obtained, and many years passed. After the farmers continued to plead without giving up while suffering from the sunshine, permission was finally granted and a large reservoir was completed. The farmers expressed their gratitude to the daikan and performed Noh "Son" by this pond. In commemoration of this, the pond was named Sonari Pond. Torches burning in the twilight... The sound of flutes and drums seems to resonate.

Morning at Sanohsan Nature Park in Ibaraki

Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture at Kehi Jingu Shrine. I took it from the shadowed Precincts to insist on the summer sunlight on the back side.

This is strawberry shaved ice from a shaved ice shop called "Japan Ichi" in Gunma. The ice is made from Chichibu's natural ice, and you can change it to Nikko's natural ice. In addition, the strawberry syrup is made by hand and has a good balance of acidity and sweetness, and as the name of the store says, I think it is the best in the hot summer. I think that shaved ice is indispensable in the summer of Japan, and now there are various shaved ice in Japan all over the country, and I think it has become more familiar. I took a picture of such shaved ice not by the whole thing, but by focusing on the parts that looked delicious.

Lotus flowers 🌸 seen in the afternoon Even if the flowers are closed, they are so beautiful ☺️ It was a beauty that made me look forward to seeing what it would look like when I opened it.

I was ☺️🌻 energized by the sunflowers who seemed to be dancing happily.

It will be the time of last year's Perseid meteor shower. While the surroundings were cheering for shooting stars, I was 🌌 impressed by the summer Milky Way towering in front of me. It is 💫💫 such a superb view of summer in Japan

In between declarations, Kasai Rinkai Park. Good wind