Around this time, the sky is high and the autumn weather continues. My grandmother, who left as an adult, had a best friend from childhood. This is a picture of the garden when I went to see him. In Betsukai Towns in Hokkaido, a pumpkin contest is held every year. Cultivation of large pumpkins, which my grandmother also put effort into every year. As I looked at this huge pumpkin 🎃, I 😊 wondered if I would secretly go to the contest with my best friend as a cheerleader this year, and I imagined the smile of my nostalgic grandmother

Fortune tellers are also autumn colors 2024.11.08 #Dazaifu Tenmangu

Photographed 11/6/24. This is Kawagoe Kumano Shrine's autumn pilgrimage. Even from the side, it is very pretty. 🍁 The priestess takes the time and effort to make Koitemizu every time. It is said that the autumn pilgrimage is until the second half of November.

Under the autumn sky, trekking in Akiyoshidai. The pampas grass flutters in the wind and the clouds part. Feeling good~.

Photographed 11/3/24. Adult cocoa from Kazu-san here. ☕️ It is open on the 1st floor of Resona Coedo Terrace every Sunday from 10:00 to 15:00. It is characterized by the fact that it is made with cocoa like matcha.

Photographed 11/3/24. This is LEC COFFEE's matcha. 🍵

Photographed 11/3/24. This is LEC COFFEE's quiche plate. Jade onion, bacon, mushroom quiche and Sweet potato soup. It is very tasty. 😊

Ganseiji Temple in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture Hakumizu Amida Temple. The photo shows an incense burner standing in front of the temple. Mido, with its Heian period Pure Land Garden, is also designated as a national treasure. There are relatively few people on Saturdays and Sundays, and it is a spot where you can enjoy the Autumn leaves calmly. In autumn, Ooin ginkgo and maples beautifully decorate the temple. In the middle of the prime, you can enjoy various autumn gradations from yellow to deep red!

Rising light and Autumn leaves 🍁 In autumn, the entire city is dyed in gold. I took an aerial shot at a time when the morning sun was shining. Sobue Towns, Inazawa City, Aichi Prefecture 2023/11

Urabandai Onogawa Fudo Falls Best time to visit the Autumn leaves 🍁 and the stream of the waterfall It made me ♪ forget about the fatigue on the way

Photographed 10/28/24. This is Hanatetsu's Hanachozu.

Bushido made the sword a symbol of his power and valor. From an early age, one is taught how to use a sword. He started with a wooden sword, and when he reached the age of 15, he was allowed to carry a serious weapon. At that time, he became aware of his self-respect and sense of responsibility for carrying a dangerous weapon in the street.

Photographed 11/1/24. This is Hanachozu from Hara Flower Shop.

Mt. Gozaisho in autumn This photo was taken from the Fujimi Rock Observation decks. Komono Towns, Mie Prefecture Mt. Gozaisho Ropeway 2024/11/5

〜The Way of the Brush〜 For those of us living in today's busy world, learning about the samurai spirit can give us insight into our attitude, attention, and focus, and foster the determination needed to achieve our goals to the fullest.

〜The Way of the Brush〜 Along with the martial arts, many other arts flourished, including calligraphy, tea ceremony, tea bowls, poetry, incense, and Noh drama, and a samurai needed to have knowledge of both the sword and the brush in order to be seen as a cultured gentleman.

Today, I am taking a walk in Kawagoe only in the morning. I've been curious, Maestro Maesutoro. It is open every Wednesday on the first floor of Resona Coedo Terrace. Kawagoe tea (yuzu) and berry nut galette. Galette combines nuts with blackcurrant and berry jam. It has sweet and sour tastes and is and delicious. Kawagoe tea also goes well with yuzu. The body warms up. Today, it is open until 15:00. Congratulations on your grand opening. ㊗️🎉

Searching for Autumn in Gokase At Josenji Temple’s three sites, I finally found red maple leaves 😭✨ When I visited last time, only one part had turned red, but that single tree was completely crimson and beautiful 🍁👏 A maple behind the temple gate at the entrance had turned orange 💡 Passing through the gate, I saw a plant bearing glossy red berries… is this viburnum? 🤔 It added an autumnal touch 🤗 Farther in, there were pretty pink and purple plants 🥰 The pink is mayumi (Euonymus) and the purple is muwashikibu (Callicarpa). They somehow give a “girly” vibe🤣 So cute 💕 Josenji Temple might be the most beautifully colored spot in Gokase right now…!? Gokase Tourism Association is running “Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024” on their Instagram, so take photos while the leaves are still beautiful and enter the contest 🍁📸 See the pinned “Gokase Autumn Leaves 2024” post on their Instagram profile for details 🤗✨ This year the best leaves might be gone before you know it while waiting for peak color. Go find autumn for yourself 🤗✨

Photographed 11/1/24. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

The crimson, gold, and green blend beautifully, reflecting on the lake's surface. The peace and beauty are indescribable. Autumn invites us to slow down, reflect on our lives, and fully embrace the present moment. This fantastic view was seen from Yuzawa Kogen alpine Botanical garden in Niigata prefecture.

Photographed 10/28/24. This is Hanachozu of Chuin.

Photographed 11/1/24. CAFE ANDON's café latte and Mont Blanc tart. The Mont Blanc tart is filled with blackcurrant and raisin jam. The sweetness of the chestnuts and the acidity of the jam go well together. 😊

It is the Naruto Strait in Tokushima Prefecture. This is Uzushio taken from the top of the bridge.

Around 6:30 a.m. on November 3 View from Urabandai Nakatsugawa Valleys Nakatsugawa Bridge After sunrise, the scenery after a while The colors have changed dramatically! I also enjoyed the golden Autumn leaves 🍁.

Sunrise began to rise at 6 o'clock on November 3, and it was bright enough to see the surroundings This is the view from the Nakatsugawa Bridge in the Urabandai Nakatsugawa Valleys. This year, I was finally able to encounter the spectacular view of the Autumn leaves late in the Autumn leaves. In the autumn-colored Urabandai area, there were many beautiful scenic spots.

Photographed 11/15/24. This is CAFE ANDON's Andon chicken curry. It is a curry that you will want to eat regularly. Jade and rice, 🐰 isn't it?

After the Yabusame at Izumo Ihabi Shrine, we moved to Kawagoe to see Ishihara's Sasara Lion Dance. Today was a good day. 😊

This morning, I went to see Yabusame at Izumo Ihabi Shrine. It was so fast that I couldn't take a picture of the arrow. 😭

Samurai are born aware of their "honor" The goal of the aspiring samurai was not wealth or knowledge, but honor. Honor is a goal to be pursued "within oneself," without regard to profit or loss. Therefore, "honor" that is concerned with public reputation is not real honor.

〜The Way of the Brush〜 Along with the martial arts, many other arts flourished, including calligraphy, tea ceremony, tea bowls, poetry, incense, and Noh drama, and a samurai needed to have knowledge of both the sword and the brush in order to be seen as a cultured gentleman.