The statue of Lord Hideyoshi at Osaka Castle Toyokuni Shrine, which still watches over Osaka along with Osaka Castle, which enjoyed a period of prosperity. I took a photo shoot with a SAMURAI-loving foreigner on February 6, Hideyoshi's birth anniversary.

Naraijuku, Nagano Prefecture in summer. It is said to be the longest post town in Japan, which runs about 1 km from north to south along the Nakasendo road. The scenery of the post town spread out as if it had traveled back in time to the Edo period. It is an old and beautiful Japanese cityscape that I would like to preserve for the future.

I went to Kujukuri Beach in early January 2024. I experienced two mornings, and I was so impressed by its beauty that I went crazy to shoot it. Is it an impression that it is only if you are a citizen of the prefecture without the sea? Ever-changing lights and colors. Is it a scene unique to winter?

Tokyo Asakusa! Snowy scenery of Sensoji Temple. Rare Tokyo snow, exciting!

Tokyo station? Last night was a heavy snowfall that occurs ☃ only once in several years This time, I took a picture of the classic Tokyo station and snow. As it is a famous place, it was ? overflowing with many photographers

嵐山 竹林の小径と侍たち⚔ Arashiyama Bamboo grove path and Samurai ⚔

Mt. Sakurajima as seen from Sengan-en garden, Kagoshima. Seen from this angle, Mt. Sakurajima reminded me that, as we build houses, roads, and many other things around us, it is important to both preserve the nature around us and find balance in living with nature. There are many places that have been overrun by human construction and I hope that in Japan, and around the world, we will strive to coexist with nature and preserve the things that make it special.

The road leading to the main shrine. No matter when you visit, your heart will be healed.

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. Last week, the "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" started on February 1st! When you visit Kawazu Town for the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, be sure to enjoy the exquisite gourmet food of Kawazu Town! This time, I would like to introduce "Izu Orange Center Restaurant Kawazu no Sho". The raw fruit juice is exquisite. You can enjoy your meal calmly in a wooden Japanese-style building made of gassho. From the window seat, you can also see Oshima in the weather. There are chair seats and tatami rooms, and child seats are also available. Itamae will cook the seafood and mountain food of Izu, and you can enjoy the meal alone or with your family. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Izu Orange Center Restaurant Kawazu no Sho 【Address】1266-31 Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-32-1134 【Business hours】10:00~16:00 【Regular holiday】Irregular holidays 【Parking lot】Yes ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4 ~ 13 parking lot about 700 ~ 800m to the station front venue, about 700 ~ 800m to the mine hot spring venue [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Heavy-duty vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots: about 700 ~ 800 m to the front of the station, about 700 ~ 800 m to the mine hot spring venue [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture "Daiichi Nagisa Park" The early-blooming rape flowers and Mt. Hira with the remaining snow are very beautiful. Looking at this scenery, I feel that spring is approaching.

2023.12.03 in Jojakko-ji Temple I hope that as I get older, I still have the mental and physical strength to go to Japan regularly to enjoy the leaves. I hope that all of you who love the beauty of Japan will be able to immerse yourself in the beautiful seasons now and in the future!

2023.12.03 in Kokurayama Jojakko-ji Temple The first time I went to Japan to enjoy the autumn leaves, I was lucky enough to encounter the peak of the autumn leaves at Jojokoji Temple!! The red maple color all over the place struck me with the charm of Japan's four seasons. I made up my mind to make up for the spring, summer and winter seasons in the future and experience the natural scenery of Japan for myself!

Akiota Town, Hiroshima　 (Recommended spots in Hiroshima) #Nukui Dam Downstream ? #Akiota Town I'm taking a lot of pictures of snowy scenery, so let me ??✨✨ post it before it goes into storage It will be a little downstream of the Nukui Dam. It would be great if there was a red car on the road below, but I was confident that it would not come even if I waited a day, so I gave ? up

Oni Ice ?? This is an ice candle festival held in Naraijuku, Nagano Prefecture. Since February 3rd is Setsubun, it seems ? that the demon is not outside, but demon ice The time is fixed every year, so be sure to visit!

Osaka no Jin⚔Before participating in the war, there was an angel at Osaka Castle with a free hug sign hanging from his neck. The samurai refused the angel's hug, not wanting to taint it... and the angel made a sad face. The expression on his face is like watching a loved one die right in front of your eyes. The samurai wanted to protect this purity. However, he could not say anything lightly to the angel whose whole body was crying. The angel said as he wiped away his tears as if he had distilled only trust and goodwill towards others. "Thank you very much for today... but... Samurai-san and I... are not... friends yet." Angel was desperate. ``How can I become your friend?'' He handed me a homemade shuriken origami. His hands were shaking. The samurai had no words to answer, and was unable to look into the angel's eyes... A stifling voice came out of the man's mouth as he remained face down. The samurai was crying. Then, he gently hugged the angel. 大阪の陣⚔参戦前に大阪城で首からフリーハグの看板を下げている天使がいた。 天使が求めるハグを、侍は汚したくない思いで断った… すると天使は悲しい顔をした。 大切な人が目のまえで死んでいくのを見るような表情である。 侍はこの純真さを守ってやりたかった。 だが、全身で泣いている天使に軽々しい言葉はいえなかった。 人への信頼や善意だけを蒸留したよう天使は涙を拭きながらいった。 「今日は… どうも… ありがとう… でも、まだ… お侍さんと… 僕は… お友達じゃ…… ないんですよね」 天使は必死だった。 「お友達には… どうしたら… なれますか」とお手製の手裏剣の折り紙を手渡してくれた。 彼の手は震えていた。 侍には返す言葉がなく天使の目を見ることができずに… 伏せたまま男の口から、押し殺すような声が出ていた。 侍は泣いていた。 そして、天使をそっと抱きしめた。

"We must never forget who we are, our history and our traditions."

Norn minakami is a flower paradise situated in Minakami, Gunma. Many daffodils and tulip blooms here. On backdrop a snow capped Japanese alps also can be seen. A really a memorable experience.

Mizugo Park in Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture. It is a park on the banks of Kasumigaura and is rich in nature. Tsuchiura City is the No. 1 producer of lotus root in Japan! It is a landscape that I want to leave for future generations.

"Three-storied pagoda of Kiyomizu Temple" Location: 1-294 Shimizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto When: November 2023 Kiyomizu-dera Temple, which is lit up during the autumn foliage season, is a superb view. I was able to successfully express the autumn leaves and the tower reflected on the surface of the water. The season is crowded, but it's worth seeing!

It is a beautiful bamboo forest in a park in Yokohama.

Oarai Isosaki Shrine Kamiiso no Torii Oarai, Ibaraki Sunrise spot Power Spot

I, Kohei, will thoroughly train, exercise, and conduct myself through the experience of mastering Bushido. Through these experiences, I will become a SAMURAI Kohei through life and death!

The 33rd Shiratori Festival Sairinka is now being held! Approximately 600 light objects set to the music and create a fantastic show. The 30-minute session consists of Part 1 / Light Fantasy Show and Part 2 / Light Elect Dancing Show. The music selection is music that can be enjoyed by children, the elderly, and overseas tourists. On the promenade "Hikari no Alley" that connects the venue from the Tokachi River hot spring district, winter cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and a new photo spot with the image of Japanese has been installed! In -20°C, please enjoy the "winter cherry blossoms" that bloom the earliest in Japan. 【Period】Saturday, January 27, 2024 ~ Sunday, February 18, 2024 [Lighting time] 19:00~21:00 【Place】Tokachigaoka Park [Parking lot] available (about 100 cars, free) 【Event Maintenance Cooperation Fee】Junior high school students and older: 500 yen per person * Tokachigawa Onsen guests (tourism association member facilities), Otofuke residents, elementary school students and younger are free of charge. * Otofuke residents are required to present an official ID card that shows their address.

Kashinozaki Lighthouse in Kii Oshima, Wakayama Prefecture, is the oldest stone lighthouse in Japan, built by British engineers in 1870 (the first year of the Meiji 1)). The British engineer at that time was nostalgic for his hometown, and the number of daffodils planted increased, and many flowers still bloom around the lighthouse to welcome tourists who visit.

Symbol of Shinoshima The camphor tree is said to be 1,200 years old It's a bit of a challenge to get here, but There was ⛩ a very sacred place at the end of the climb In addition to the camphor tree on Shinoshima There is a tsuji in Yokoo and a flower field in the sky❁⃘*.゚ I was able ☺️ to spend time touching various nature and forgetting my daily life

Miyama, Kyoto Prefecture Snow Lantern Corridor The illumination of the thatched-roof house that seems to appear in the old days was fantastic and beautiful.

Collaboration between wax Ume plum and cold red Ume plum This is one photo taken at Gunma Flower Highland in Gunma Prefecture. Wax Ume plum and Ume plum are in full bloom at this time of year, and you can enjoy spring a little earlier than Kawazu cherry blossoms. The best time to see it is yet to come, so please visit it.

"#Superb view" and "#Photo Contest" I want to leave the scenery of red spider liliies that bloom naturally on the ridges and banks of the rice fields.

Miyajima, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima (Recommended spots in Hiroshima) #Miyajima Today, I took a picture ? frame from Miyajima It's the first time I've used a picture frame, so I tried it. It's ? easier to take pictures at low tide

Colorful icicles This is "Ashigakubo no Icicle" held in Yokose Town, Saitama Prefecture. Every year, icicles are artificially created to give them vivid colors. It is ? very beautiful