Bright blue summer sky, white clouds, sugarcane fields, bright red hibiscus. Standard of summer. Summer in Okinawa is somewhat nostalgic.

A beach with strong sunlight that makes sweat drip down just by being there. People swimming, people lying down, people flying. The sea is really lively in summer. But when the sun goes down, the appearance suddenly changes. Suddenly there is silence. That's where my daylight saving time started. Corals and shellfish falling at your feet. Pick up and pile up. Enjoy the summer in Okinawa. Enjoy summer in Japan.

This is a photo of Kawarage Hell in Akita Prefecture that I went to this summer. The yellow area is where sulfur is exposed, and toxic gas is also emitted, so there is a no-go area. It took us 6 hours round trip in the extreme heat to traverse a gravel mountain where not a single plant or tree grows. I wanted to soak in the Hot Spring at Oyu Falls at the foothills, but the intense heat made me have no energy and after returning to the inn, I enjoyed the Specialties mud Hot Spring until late at night

I went to Kawarage Hell in the central part of Akita Prefecture this summer. I left my luggage in the Outbound Ryokan to the muddy Hot Spring with the demand Taxi I had reserved from Yuzawa Station, and the inn told me that it was a 15-minute one-way walk, but it took me 30 minutes due to the heat on Squid climb. From this point, you can go down the sulfur mountain in the photo to Yuno Falls. I prepared a water suit, but I was exhausted from the heat and didn't have the energy to go in. When I came here about 50 years ago, many people were enjoying the Hot Spring, but this year I saw only 2~3 people Squid the heat. I was told that the descent would take about 15 minutes, but in Squid end, it took me 6 hours to go back and forth. On the way, I received a worried phone from the inn. It was good to arrive in time for dinner at the inn

"Girl staring at the sea" Scene of staring at the sea while remembering the old days.

I went to Kawarage Hell in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture this summer. It was a time when the road was partially open and it was difficult to approach by car, so there were few people, and it was like wandering in a sulfur hell with a temperature of 35 degrees Celsius alone. The Water of plastic bottles soon ran out, and the Toilet on the way were also prohibited from being used, so I couldn't get Water, and I only saw people from time to time, so I couldn'Squid t afford to get a heat stroke here Vacation so I walked slowly and walked slowly, one step at a time, and so on. When I look back at the photos now, I'm glad I'm alive

It is the scenery of Kawarage Hell near Muyu Hot Spring in Akita Prefecture. On the foothills, there is a waterfall of hot water that There are soaked in Hot Spring. The temperature was about 35 degrees Celsius this summer. It was so hot that there were few people and no shade trees, and I couldn't get a Water of it, and I felt that my life was in danger, but I was saved by the Water of the public toilet that I finally reached. I'm glad I'm safe, and even when I look back at the photos now, I can't help but feel a strange power

Photographed on July 19, 25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Hikawa Ryofuso (Hikawa Kaikan). Currently, Hikawa Ryofuso is closed.

A disturbing cloud floated in the sky above Kawarage Hell in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture. If you go down here, you will reach Yutaki. Take on the challenge of a mountain of sulfur without a single scorching vegetation. Even if I collapsed due to heat stroke, there was no place to escape in the shade of a tree, and there were few people around, so I dared to walk a grueling 6-hour round trip this summer

Photographed 8/21/25. Seen from Hikawa Ryofuso (Hikawa Kaikan), it is the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Otorii Gate and lanterns.

Oide Park, Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture We put the idea of "expressing summer without relying on the blue sky".

It is a scene from the summer Festival "Night Castle in the Sky" in Noshiro, Akita Prefecture. The lights of the 24-Meter-high castle scorched the hot summer nights. It took me to forget my busy daily life and take me to the world of dreams for a moment

Photographed 7/26/25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Hikawa Ryofuso. Currently, Hikawa Ryofuso is closed.

When I was in high school, I Outbound to the sea near Hotel before dinner at the end of the tournament with my favorite club members and took pictures of the many. This photo is a photo of the memories of the four members of the club, taken when I was not yet familiar with photography, and all the members of the club twisted their knowledge of photography.

Photographed 8/25/25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Hikawa Ryofuso. Currently, Hikawa Ryofuso is closed.

Protecting Precious Lives / Lifesavers Thanks to watching over you, you can enjoy the sea with peace of mind. Red Balloon Beach next to Manza Beach.

In the relentless blaze of Osaka’s summer, golden sunflowers rise proudly along the station walkway with their vibrant faces turned skyward as if challenging the sun itself. But amid the shimmering heat, I admire how the gardeners move with quiet grace, their sweat-soaked dedication transforming this urban stretch into a radiant corridor of joy. Each bloom they nurture becomes a testament to their care, and in the midst of the season’s harshness, their work deserves every ounce of admiration—for they don’t just grow flowers, they cultivate joy.

Karasawa Falls, located in Chiyo, Iida City, Minami Shinshu, Nagano Prefecture, is a Healing Spot known to those in the know for its Clear streams, which boasts a drop of 30 meters, falling stream. Splash of water and sunlight shine through the trees in summer, and in autumn, you can enjoy the fantastic scenery colored by Autumn leaves. Please visit the famous waterfall, a hidden gem where you can feel the beauty of the Four Seasons. 🚙 The routes runs from Prefectural Road No. 8 through the Forest Road Senen Line. Falling rocks are scattered in places, so please drive with caution.

Photographed 8/21/25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Hikawa Ryofuso. Currently, Hikawa Ryofuso is closed.

Photographed 8/21/25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Hikawa Ryofuso. It is currently closed.

Tongjun Bridge in Yamato Town, Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture If the timing is right, you can see the place where it is released Water is a masterpiece The area around the bridge is also spacious, rich and quaint

At one point, there was an existential crisis Mika-day Fireworks Festival (Shizuoka) Fireworks over the water on the lake is a really nice fireworks festival It is a fireworks festival that I hope will continue in the future

Summer in Japan is all about fireworks We enjoyed fireworks in the hot summer again this year Above all The 3-shaku ball at the Gamagori Festival was Powerful

Photographed 8/25/25. It is a one-year cheap sea bream lottery limited to Hikawa Ryofuso. Hikawa Ryofuso is currently closed.

"Sunflower field" next to the Roadside Station Horigane Product Center in Azumino It's past its Best time to visit, but you can still enjoy it On a hot day, you Squid try the popular Locally Produced blueberry at the center's "Kaasan's Omusubi Shop" and soft serve ice cream made with homemade jam made with summer and autumn strawberries It is a Gastronomical delicacies that you want to taste while looking at the sunflower field *Photo taken on August 15

This year, I am able to post about this one of the best fireworks festivals in Nagano Prefecture thanks to all the sponsoring companies, fireworks artists, everyone who purchased tickets, and the Locals in the Suwa area! There is a really! !️ Located in every year on August 15 in Suwa City. With the help of the executive committee of the Scene of "Suwa Lake Festival Fireworks Display on Lake Suwa", we received 🎆 fireworks image Suwa Lake is located in a basin surrounded by mountains, so the reverberation and impact of the sound is amazing! It's a power that you can never experience anywhere else!! If you haven't been here yet, or if you're a little curious, please come and ✨ visit Suwa Lake next year We look forward to seeing you!! https://suwako-hanabi.com//

【Nishiokoppe no Liver Dameshi】 Bon Dancing is not the only night spent in costume. In Nishiokoppe, summer liver soup has become an annual tradition in recent years. Children during summer Vacation We get together after noon to have a strategy meeting, make costumes for ghosts, and hunt for insects for a candy party. This day was also the day of the bookstore on a business trip from Shimokawa Town. Pom was full of books and a lot of children. In the evening, the long-awaited Squid split. When I was a child, so that the Squid would not be cracked There were a lot of people who gave false instructions The children of Nishiokoppe will guide you with cha~n. After that, after finishing the meal, Finally, it's time for the Parade. Ghosts are in place, and Other We walked to the elementary school and the forest park. Ghost... Rather than There are a lot of funny costume plays. Parade through the town at night, laughing a little. On the way, the owner of Yukimichi Shobo told me a scary story, but it seems that the number of people who listened to it gradually decreased during the process. I wonder if I was pretty scared. In a cool place Hand-held fireworks festival before saying goodbye! There were many fireworks that they brought with us. Hold it with both hands, Summary a few sparklers and light them. Adult also ignited children's hearts, and it was a fun night. Thank you to the kids who planned it!! Thank you very much for the support of Junior and Senior High School Students and Adults. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Summer Vacation #Liver spoiling #Summer Nights #Squid Split #Fireworks #Business trip Yukimichi Shobo #August 18

Photographed 8/21/25. It is a sea bream lottery limited to Hikawa Ryofuso. Hikawa Ryofuso is currently closed.

When I went to a training camp every summer, I climbed the mountain lightly in the morning with my friends, and it was a very beautiful photo!

Today is the last business day for Hikawa Ryofuso. The last reception is at 4 p.m. Oyster ice is a peach. 🍧 I drew a fortune and had a lot of fun. 😊