This is the first time I have seen splashed ice at Lake Biwa Konan in more than half a century since I was born and raised in this area. North Lake belongs to the subarctic zone, so it is said to be a winter tradition, but it is a phenomenon that rarely occurs in South Lake, which belongs to the temperate zone, and when I happened to pass by by car, I thought that plastic bags washed ashore endlessly on the shore, but when I got closer, it was ice, so I took a picture because it was rare. The cameramen, who I had seen on the TV news the day before, set up countless tents on the shore of the cold lake from all over the country to aim for good early morning conditions. The mountain in the center of the opposite bank is Mt. Hiei, where the World Heritage Enryakuji Temple is located.

Winter photos not snow found in the park

Winter cherry blossoms in full bloom against the blue sky Winter is just around the corner

Saga, Edo, Ise, Oshu, Higo, Choko At the Botanical Garden of Living in the History Exhibition, "Traditional Classical Chrysanthemums" have started again this year. It is a tradition from autumn to winter

On a snowy day, at the employee entrance of a supermarket. I used marbles and trays to make snow rabbits. It's so cute.

A red fox I met at a shrine covered with snow. It looks good.

Some photos I took while passing through the area. Lit up trees ready for Christmas near Toyocho Station! I also spotted these pandas around a Christmas tree at Ueno Station as well and thought it was cute. It's funny how fast Halloween ends and almost immediately we start to see Christmas decorations lol. It's not dissimilar with the US though. Every time Halloween ends it's like someone flips a switch and suddenly all of the Halloween decorations become Christmas decorations. Speaking of Halloween though, I actually saw children trick or treating in the streets this year which was really nice considering all the restrictions over the past 2 years. It also seems like the culture of Halloween has started to become a bigger part of Japanese culture over the last 5 years or so. I still love that Christmas is a dating holiday in Japan though. It feels like a romantic holiday anyways, I think it's better this way personally.

It was a busy year. As a reward for myself, I pressed on a hot spring inn in Jozankei. When I was strolling around the hot spring town, I saw a cute fluffy snow piled up on the rocks of the river, and I couldn't help but release the shutter.

We're ❄️ cold too. I'm going to get dressed and go out 🐶🐶

This is the Daigoji Buddhist temple in Kyoto. This photo highlights the contrast between the warm red temple and the chilly winter breeze. It really gives off the winter vibe as you stare in awe at the beauty of this scene. One is left seeking solace in their worship as the snow descends outside, covering everything.

The season of missing people has arrived again this year

Last winter's guy! It was beautiful * 'ω'*

Ryujin Suspension Bridge

[English／日本語] August has arrived and the weather has been hot, with temperatures hitting 30 degrees Celsius every day. In this article, I would like to introduce the climate and natural phenomena of Japan. Are you surprised only at first? Earthquakes Japan is famous for its earthquakes, and the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011, with a magnitude of 9.0 on the Richter scale, caused tremendous damage. Although the Great East Japan Earthquake was a large-scale quake, smaller earthquakes occur about 15 times a year in Tokyo. Therefore, some international students panic when they feel an earthquake for the first time after coming to Japan, but after experiencing it a few times they get used to it and stop worrying. Is that a good thing? You never know when a big earthquake will strike. Don’t think this will just be a small quake; be ready to evacuate at any time. Students with abdominal pain in June Beware of the rainy season! Summer in Japan is not only hot but also very humid and uncomfortable. June is especially the rainy season. During this time humidity rises and food spoils more easily. I have heard many stories of international students getting food poisoning after eating ingredients they stored in their rooms as they did back home. Keep food refrigerated whenever possible and observe expiration dates. Many people get hooked on kotatsu, a winter specialty. Winters in Japan are cold. In snowy regions houses are built for winter and stay warm, but Tokyo is not like that. That’s where the kotatsu comes in. Have you heard of a kotatsu? It’s a table with a heater. Many international students become hooked on the kotatsu. It’s warm and covered with a futon, so it’s common to hear stories of people falling asleep doing homework under it. If you come to Japan, try it at least once. You may never want to leave the kotatsu. Onset from the second year! Hay fever Many people suddenly develop hay fever in their second year studying in Japan. Around mid-January cedar pollen begins to spread across the country. Many suffer from hay fever because of this pollen, and once you develop it you won’t get rid of it without special treatment. It’s said that one in four Japanese people suffer from hay fever. The main symptoms are sneezing, a runny nose, and itchy eyes. If you develop hay fever in Japan, visit a clinic and get medication. Did you all understand the climate and natural phenomena of Japan? Our school holds a disaster drill once a year. During this drill we receive guidance from the local fire department so we can evacuate calmly in case of a major earthquake. Our school supports students so they can live in the dormitory with peace of mind. We look forward to your enrollment. August has arrived, and hot days above 30 degrees Celsius continue every day. This time I will introduce Japan’s climate and natural phenomena. Surprised only at first? Earthquakes Japan is famous for frequent earthquakes. The Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011, with a magnitude of 9.0, brought tremendous damage. While that quake was very large, smaller quakes happen about 15 times a year in Tokyo. For that reason, some international students panic the first time they feel an earthquake after arriving in Japan, but after experiencing several they get used to it and stop worrying. Is that a good thing? You never know when a major quake will occur. Rather than thinking, “Oh, it’s just a small quake,” prepare so you can escape at any time. Students who get stomachaches in June Beware the rainy season! Japan’s summer is not only hot but also very humid and hard to endure. June in particular is the rainy season. The higher humidity during the rainy season makes food spoil more easily. I often hear stories of international students who keep ingredients in their rooms as they did back home and then get food poisoning from eating them. Observe best-before and use-by dates, and store food in the refrigerator whenever possible. Many people get hooked Winter specialty “kotatsu” Winters in Japan are cold. In snowy regions houses are prepared for winter so you can stay warm, but Tokyo is not like that. That’s why the kotatsu is popular. Do you know a kotatsu? It’s a table with a heater. Many international students become addicted to it. It’s warm and covered with a futon, so you often hear stories of students falling asleep doing homework at the kotatsu. When you come to Japan, please try it at least once. You’ll find it hard to leave the kotatsu. Onset in the second year! Hay fever Many people suddenly develop hay fever in their second year of studying abroad. Around mid-January cedar pollen begins to spread nationwide in Japan. Large numbers of people suffer from hay fever due to that pollen. Once it starts, it won’t go away without special treatment. It’s said that one in four Japanese people develop hay fever (in Tokyo it’s one in two). The main symptoms are sneezing, a runny nose, and itchy eyes. If you develop hay fever after coming to Japan, go to a hospital and get medicine. Did everyone understand about Japan’s climate and natural phenomena? Our school conducts a disaster drill once a year. In this drill we receive instruction from the local fire department so we can evacuate calmly in the event of a major earthquake. Our school supports students so they can live in dormitories with peace of mind. We look forward to your enrollment.

Summer lights and colors color Kyoto. How eloquent of them.

Illumination of Hakata Station Every year at the end of the year 12/30 and 31, I go to UVERworld live in Fukuoka. This photo was taken at Hakata Station on the way back. Every year when I arrive at the station after the concert, I will definitely come back next year to see this wonderful scenery! I did my best next year and made it through the end of the year! I am passing the year with the feeling that I vow to come to Fukuoka with that feeling. It's getting Coronavirus pandemic, it's getting harder to travel and hold live shows, and I'm worried about whether I'll be able to go this year. UVERworld's live performances and music are irreplaceable, and I have come to love the cityscape and delicious food of Hakata! I was sad to post that I hope that Corona will end soon and that the day when I can spend a happy end of the year like before will come as soon as possible. Right now, there is no exit in sight, but I will do my best every day while waiting for the "day" that will come.

I took this photo when I went to Hokkaido for the first time before Corona. I remember at Asahiyama Zoo in December, the snow was flickering and it was cold anyway. At that time, I had just started using cameras, and because I didn't bring gloves, it was difficult for my hands to gnaw and release the shutter. I took pictures of various animals in the park, especially in such a cold and dignified and cool! It was this panther that I thought. At this time, I had just started developing, and as a result of trying various things, my eyes turned blue lol. I've only been to Hokkaido once, so I'm definitely going to go when Corona is over.

Togakushi Shrine in Nagano Prefecture is the approach to Okusha shrine! Lined with 800-year-old bear cedars, it is a power spot with a solemn landscape. In winter, snow accumulates, creating a mysterious atmosphere、、、。 Since it is after corona, I posted a "power spot" so that you can get the power not to lose to corona! !!

Famous for cherry blossoms Winter in Takaen Castle Ruins Park is also good.

Aurora night。