Photographed on July 9, 25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. I found a wind chime with a red thread.

When daylily blooms around Lake Notari, you realize that summer has arrived.

Photographed on July 9, 25. Light up of the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine wind chime corridor.

Photographed on July 9, 25. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. I went outbound to shoot at night.

Photographed on July 19, 25. This is LEC COFFEE's Original Chai.

Atami Sun Beach Water Park has opened! July 19 to August 31, 2025 Enjoy the summer at Atami’s sea again this year! https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/event/184...

On Tuesday, July 15 and Wednesday, July 16, we held the 57th Atami Kogashi Festival Float Competition. During the day, the rites of Kinomiya Shrine’s annual festival and the procession of the portable shrine took place, and at night 23 floats gathered on the national highway. Scenes from the festival https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/features/54...

Photographed on July 19, 25. After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, we visited LEC COFFEE. It's a quiche plate. It is a quiche with dried tomatoes, bacon and onions, and a cold corn soup.

Notice of the 34th Rekifune River Clear-Stream Festival Alongside the annual PET bottle rocket contest, the Perpune Fire Festival and fireworks display, this year we will also present the Kimi to Idol Precure♪ character show and a live paint session where an artist paints a giant "TAIKI" sign on-site! Come and join Taiki Town’s big summer event!

Tenno Matsuri This year, away from the palace president, As an amateur photographer I was allowed to participate. Children's lantern chanting Parent-child fireworks I was healed by the smiles of the children! Location: Inatomi Shrine ⛩️, Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture

CAFE ANDON's summer-only morning, minestrone and toast. It's very delicious, so I'm planning to visit again during the period. I also met the people I wanted to meet. Thank you for opening early in the morning. 😊

Photographed on July 13, 25. This is CAFE ANDON's Senba Toshogu Shrine Parfait. The base is layered with Hokkaido Ogura bean paste, fresh cream, homemade granola, and homemade Kawagoe matcha mousse. It is topped with Morino Ranch soft serve ice cream and decorated with white balls, red bean paste, andon cookies, Tokugawa family crest cookies, and matcha powder, and is very luxurious. 🍨✨ It has black honey, and when you pour it on, it tastes even better.

On June 15, 2025, the Community Exchange Center “Tokutoku” opened in front of JR Shintoku Station 😊 On the second floor, the railway heritage exhibition room “Poppo” displays dioramas and the history of railways. When you view the dioramas, try crouching so your eye level matches the models—you’ll see them in a different way 🚂 On the first floor, the cafe and shop Kotoise offers railway-themed goods, cow-pattern cups and ornaments made from Shintoku-yaki pottery, handmade items by local artists, and specialty products from Shintoku Town. On the second floor, the information center (Shintoku Town Tourism Association) also rents bicycles, so you can explore the town by bike and enjoy the scenery and local food. Please consider visiting the Community Exchange Center “Tokutoku” sometime 🤗 https://shintoku-town.net//

A Ezo deer wading in Lake Utonai. It appears to be eating aquatic plants.✨ It looks cool and refreshing. (Image courtesy of Roadside Station Utonai Lake)

Photographed on June 21, 25. It is a heart hydrangea found at Kawagoe Hachimangu. 💜 The rainy season has come to an end.

✨The Lotus Festival is now on✨ The Lotus Festival runs at Hanahasu Park in Minami-Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture through Monday, August 11 (national holiday). It’s about a five-minute drive from Nanjo Interchange. If you visit the Nanjo Service Area or Roadside Station Minamiechizen Sankairi, please stop by 🚙 At Hanahasu Park you can see about 130 varieties of lotus. On sunny days they appear large and vibrant, while on rainy days they take on a dreamy, otherworldly mood; their look also changes by time of day. Come see them on different days!!! The large lotus flowers and leaves are striking and well worth seeing 👀 Various events are held in the park mainly on weekends! We look forward to your visit!!! 〇 For details, see the Minami-Echizen Town tourism information site 〇 🔍 The 33rd Lotus Festival Period: Saturday, June 28 – Monday, August 11 (national holiday) Venue: Hanahasu Park (64-41 Nakagoya, Minami-Echizen Town, Nanjo District, Fukui Prefecture) Inquiries: Minami-Echizen Town Tourism and Community Development Division (TEL: 0778-47-8002) Minami-Echizen Town Tourism Federation https://www.minamiechizen.com/en/feature/80061/...

The terminus of Izu, the starting point of wonder. Minamiizu Town, the southernmost tip of the Izu Peninsula Summer has finally arrived in Minamiizu Town. Yumigahama Beach, a 1.2 km stretch of sand edged by white beaches and green pines Hirizo Beach, boasting some of the clearest waters in Japan The yuusuge (evening lily) that blooms with the sunset during summer Mikomoto Island, a diving sanctuary that divers across Japan dream of visiting A night sky filled with stars and the Milky Way The time and scenery of Minamiizu seep into you, making you want to return again soon. Because things don’t always go as planned, you notice the greatness of nature and create space to reflect on yourself. Why not spend your summer hours in Minamiizu Town this year? Minamiizu Town swimming beach information https://x.gd/31Y2E... For more on sightseeing in Minamiizu Town, Minamiizu Town Tourism Association (Official) WEB: https://www.minami-izu.jp// X: https://x.com/info_mizu... Instagram: https://x.com/info_mizu... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/info.mizu... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@minamiizu_tourism...

Photographed on June 21, 25. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

Event Notice📣 On Monday, July 21, the "Mikage Festival" will take place 😊 Also known as the Beer Festival!! Enjoy handmade flavors from local shops, sirloin-cut steaks, and grilled Wagyu ribeye together with beer 🎵 The program includes Flahibiscus Mikage, Cheer Angel Baton Twirlers, and a bingo tournament!! The festival ends with a grand fireworks display that will color the summer night sky!! Relax and enjoy summer with a beer🍺 📌Date and Time: July 21, 2025, from 15:00 (will proceed even in rain) 📌Venue: Mikage Community Center 📌Parking: Mikage Improvement Center 📌Fireworks start at 20:00 [Requests] 📍Seating at the venue is limited. Please bring your own tables and chairs. 📍If you use the lawn, please bring a ground sheet. 📍There is no garbage station. Please take your trash home with you. 📍Please refrain from parking on the street as it will inconvenience nearby residents. https://www.shimizu-hokkaido-ta.jp/cont8/49.html...

Photographed on July 4, 25. This is the Oyster Ice Lottery of Kawagoe Hachimangu. There are three types: strawberries, melons, and lemons. 🍓🍈🍋🍧

Photographed on June 23, 25. LEC COFFEE's lemonade soda and coffee jelly. 🥤🍋

Event Announcement📣 The "Furusato Ginga Line Rikubetsu Railway Festival" will be held on Sunday, July 20.😊 After the railway first reached Rikubetsu in 1910 (Meiji 43), it was abolished in April 2006 (Heisei 18). In April 2008 (Heisei 20), it was reborn as the operational "Furusato Ginga Line Rikubetsu Railway." Hoping to welcome more riders, we hold the "Furusato Ginga Line Rikubetsu Railway Festival."🎵 On Saturday, July 19, the eve festival features stage shows and local food stalls!! About 1,500 fireworks will be launched, and a special fireworks train will run so passengers can watch the display from the train (capacity 32 people, 1,500 yen, includes Rikubetsu town specialty products).😍 Eve Festival 📌Date and Time: Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 18:00 📌Venue: Midorimachi Soccer Field 📍Fireworks launch at 20:00 On Sunday, July 20, the main festival is packed with activities, including special train rides, dance and street performances, horse riding experiences, a big lottery, and mochi throwing!! Rikubetsu town’s mascot character "Shibare-kun" and his bouncy dome are a big hit with children!! 📌Date and Time: Sunday, July 20, 2025, from 10:00 📌Venue: Station Front Multipurpose Plaza 📍A comedy stage by Yoshimoto comedians will be held at 14:30😁 Contact Rikubetsu Town Tourism Association Office (Rikubetsu Town Hall, Industrial Promotion Division, Commerce and Industry Promotion Section TEL:0156-27-2141) Enjoy the three-day weekend—bring your family and friends to the event and make lots of great memories🤗 https://www.rikubetsu.jp/kanko/event/tetsudoumatsuri/...

Photographed on June 23, 25. This is LEC COFFEE's lemonade soda. 🍋

The intermediate class field trip was to the 'Building Clean Center' at Takao Station. We learned about Hachioji City's waste management system!

I was finally able to go to the Tengu fire walk, which I had been wanting to Outbound for a long time Fly to New Chitose Airports 3 hours by rental car I finally arrived at Kotohira Shrine The fire crossing of the tengu that I saw here was solemn and mysterious

Photographed on June 23, 25. This is LEC COFFEE's coffee jelly.

Kirigamine and Kurumayama-kata📷️ The nikkōkisuge (daylilies) on Kirigamine in Suwa City are now at their best. Please take care when visiting. Kirigamine and Kurumayama-kata The daylilies are in full bloom! Please drive safely to Suwa City. We are waiting for you!!!

Gion Shrine Summer Festival July 15 was the Gion Shrine’s summer festival⛩ We covered the Morimaki ritual held before the ceremony📷 They shaped the makaya grass gathered that morning into the form of Yamata no Orochi💪 Makaya is stiff, and twisting large amounts at once is a real challenge😅 Still, the Morimaki Ritual Preservation Society finished it with impressive skill✨ The amazake prepared overnight also turned out exceptionally tasty this year😆 There were many more visitors this year, which made us happy😁 The local community cherishes their “Gion-san” It will surely continue together with the community going forward🥰

This is a picture of Mount Fuji seen from the Observation decks of Enoshima Candle Tower. Transportation from Kamakura to Enoshima on this day, and by the time I arrived at Enoshima, the sun was already setting, but I managed to take a picture at the last minute. The sun had already set when I took this photo, but I captured the moment when the sky gradually turned a pale pink. This is a photo taken on the 24-120mm telephoto side.

After prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. Chillax soda muscat and blueberry cream cheese donuts. 🍇🫐