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Soma Nomaoi is held in July in the Soma region of Fukushima Prefecture. It is a spectacular sight where about 450 horses gather at the main venue.

Winter scene of the Yoshino River in Tokushima Prefecture. This is a scene of eel fishing to catch eel fry. The surface of the river is illuminated in green and yellow, and it looks like a jewelry box.

「Sakura road along the river」 location：Okayama Prefecture

「Sakura Road in post town」 location：岡山県真庭郡新庄村・がいせん桜 ＊ ～Sakura Road in post town～ A post town where 132 arcades of cherry blossoms, including old trees that are over 100 years old, are about 400m long and follow the streets of the former Izumo Kaido.

「Morning glow in Setouchi」 Location : Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture, Mt. Shiude

Ginkgo at Nyu Sakuden Shrine in Wakayama Prefecture. The stunning ginkgo is dyed yellow. It is lit up at night. I think that if you put people in, you can see the size in contrast.

「Night view of truss bridge」 Location: Kurashiki City, Okayama / Mizushima Rinkai Industrial Zone

"Wucheng Lantern Town" Location : Okayama Castle, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture ＊ ＊ ~Karasujo Lantern Town~ Okayama Castle is a castle built by the Sengoku daimyō Ukita Hideie, and is called "Ujo" because of its appearance with black lacquered boards. Under the theme of "soft lights surrounding Karasujo", the castle tower and its surroundings are lit up and decorated with lanterns, lanterns, and candles, and you can enjoy a Japanese atmosphere that can only be experienced at this time. ＊ ＊ ～"Ujo Togenkyo" Lantern Festival at Okayama castle～ Okayama Castle is a castle that was built by the Sengoku Daimyo, Ukita Hideie, and is called "Ujo" because of the appearance with black lacquered boards. Under the theme of "soft light that wraps the castle," "Ujo Togenkyo" is lit up in the Okayama castle tower and its surroundings, and is decorated with lanterns, lanterns, and candles. You can enjoy the atmosphere.

Ine Town, Yosa District, Kyoto Prefecture. Ine fireworks are held in summer in this town lined with boathouses. The boathouse is decorated with divine lanterns and creates a nostalgic atmosphere.

「Manto Mitama Festival」 Location : Zentsuji City, Kagawa Prefecture, Gokoku Shrine ＊ ＊ ~Hanging with all the lights~ The Manto Mitama Festival is a festival to comfort the spirits enshrined in Gokoku Shrine in Kagawa Prefecture and pray for peace and happiness. 3,500 dedicated lanterns are lined up in the precincts, and when it gets dark, they are lit all at once. Lanterns donated by the families of the war dead create a fantastic landscape.

「Corridor to Miedou」 Location: Zentsuji City, Kagawa Prefecture ＊ ＊ ~Corridor to Mieido~ The Niomon gate is the main gate of Zentsuji Temple "Saiin". On the upper side of the corridor leading from Saiin to Miedo, there is a painting depicting Kukai's life. It is said that the "Saiin", which is centered on Mieido and is also called "Nativity Temple", corresponds to the mansion where Kukai was born. ＊ ＊ ～Corridor to Miedou～ Niomon is the main gate of Zentsuji "Saiin". On the upper side of the corridor leading from Saiin to Miedou, there is a picture depicting the life of Kukai. It is said that "Saiin," which is also called "Birthplace", centered around Miedou, is the residence where Kukai was born.

"Wucheng Lantern Town" Location : Okayama Castle, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture ＊ ~Summer Karasujo Lantern Town~ Okayama Castle, built by Sengoku daimyō Ukita Hideie, is called "Ujo" because of its appearance with black lacquered boards. At "Karasujo Lantern Village", the castle tower of Okayama Castle and its surroundings are lit up and decorated with lanterns, lanterns, and candles, and you can enjoy a Japanese atmosphere that can only be experienced at this time. In the square in front of the castle tower of Okayama Castle, about 80 Japanese umbrellas that emit colorful lights are lined up, creating a fantastic atmosphere.

"Duel on Ganryu Island" Location : Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Ganryu Island ＊ ～Ganryujima duel～ Kanmon Strait fireworks display photographed on Gunryu Island. This is a collaboration between Miyamoto Musashi and Kojiro Sasaki's Ganryujima duel silhouette and fireworks.

A museum of heterogeneous nature and people in Oita Prefecture! The light was too nice!!

Yakuno Kogen, Kyoto. On a sunny day in spring and autumn, it is enveloped in a sea of clouds, When the sun shines on it, the shadows of the trees You can see a very fantastic scenery reflected in the clouds.

"Crossing the Obo Gorge" Location: Oho Gorge, Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture ＊ "Oho Koho Danger" is a valley of about 8 km long created by the torrent of the Yoshino River that crosses the Shikoku Mountains after 200 million years. Obo Gorge, which boasts a beautiful scenery that looks as if marble sculptures are rising, was designated as a nationally designated natural monument on March 18 2014 (Heisei 26) as a nationally valuable place where you can see the formation of the Japanese archipelago from the beautiful rocks and V-shaped valley that can be seen up close, and on October 7, 2015 (Heisei 27) it was designated as a national place of scenic beauty.

An arquebus demonstration performed by the Soma Nakamura clan's ancient gunnery in the "Soma Nomaoi" held in the Soma region of Fukushima Prefecture

「Let's run towards a dream」 location : 香川県三豊市仁尾町・父母ヶ浜 ＊ It is as famous Japanese beach as a waterquarter like Lake Uyuni. At the time when low tide and sunset overlap you can see a spectacular reflection of a very nice beach.

「Snow dancing canyon」 location：徳島県三好市・大歩危峡 ＊ ～雪舞う峡谷～ In the harsh winter, the sightseeing boat going through the snow dancing canyon is a very impressive sight. A pleasure boat that goes through the snowy Oboke Gorge. There is no sign of falling snow this year, so it seems unlikely to be able to see such a sight.

"Snowy Unexplored Station" Location: Tsubojiri Station, Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture ＊ ～Snow dancing secluded station～ A train station in a secluded area surrounded by the Shikoku Mountain Range, a secluded station where early morning snow dances, and a train is a very fantastic sight.

「Go through the snow scene」 Location: Ohoke Station, Nishiiya, Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture ＊ ~A Millennium Story of Passing through the Snowy Landscape~ JR Shikoku's sightseeing train "Shikoku Mannaka Millennium Story," which began operation on April 1, 2017, was taken during a test run (January 24, 2017) before the start of operation. I still remember being fascinated by the beautiful train I saw for the first time in front of me in the snowy scenery of Oboke Gorge.

「Kazura Bridge snow scene」 Location: Kazurabashi, Nishiiya, Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture ＊ ~Snowy scenery of Kazura Bridge~ Kazura Bridge in winter covered with snow. The Kazura Bridge in winter, covered with snow that falls quietly, has a fantastic atmosphere. ＊ ＊ ~ Snowscape of Kazura Bridge ~ Winter Kazura Bridge with snow. The quiet, snow-covered winter kazura bridge has a fantastic atmosphere.

「Morning glow of Shimanto」 Location : Shimanto, Kochi ＊ ~Sunrise of Shimanto~ The Shimanto River in Kochi Prefecture is famous as the last clear stream of the Japan. Aosa seaweed is cultivated only at the mouth of the river, where the water of the Shimanto River, which is rich in nutrients, and seawater mix around the rich mountains of Kochi. The scenery of the aquaculture nets dyed in the beautiful sunrise of Shimanto is very wonderful.

Saga Prefecture, International Balloon Fiesta. Although it was canceled this year, it is held from the end of October to November every year, and various competitions are held. I captured the moment when the morning sun and the balloon were reflected in the river.

"Hanging persimmons that announce winter" Location: Mohri Residence, Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture ＊ ~Hanging persimmons in late autumn that herald winter~ The former Shoya Mouri House (a city-designated cultural property) in Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture, has existed for about 250 years and is working to pass on rural culture to the next generation, and the "Mohri Family Protection Association" is conducting activities to convey the history. Hanging persimmon making at the eaves has become a feature of late autumn, which heralds winter.

「The large ginkgo of Shakado」 Location: Shakado, Saita, Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture ＊ ~The Great Gingko of Shakado~ The Great Gingko of Shakado in the Saita of Mitoyo City is a large ginkgo tree that was designated as a preserved tree in Kagawa on March 11 1980 (Showa 55). It is a large ginkgo tree with a height of 32 m and a trunk gyrus of 3.4 m. It is said to be a male plant, and the ginkgo fruit does not form. Shakado was built in 1656 and has a Amitabha Buddha as its main shrine. ＊ ＊ ＊ ~ The Great Ginkgo in Shakado ~ The large ginkgo of Shakado in Saita -cho, Mitoyo-shi is a large ginkgo designated as a conserved tree in Kagawa on March 11, 1980. The tree height is 32m and the trunk height is 3.4m. It is said to be a male stock and does not produce ginkgo fruit. Shakado is built in 1656 and has Amida Nyorai as the principal. (Other history is unknown)

"Carpet of moss phlox" Location : Hirotana Hanasato, Mima City, Tokushima Prefecture ＊ ~moss phlox carpet~ Hirotana Hanato is located in Wakimachi, Mima City, Tokushima Prefecture. The pink carpet that spreads out on the gentle slope is thanks to the cooperation of the three sisters, who are painstakingly growing moss phlox, as well as the local people, such as providing parking lots and traffic control.

「Princess firefly advent」 location：Western Japan ＊ ～Princess firefly advent at the torii～ Deep in the dusky forest covered with trees during the daytime, the torii appears quietly ahead of the path that the beast trails. There are no people visiting this creepy place at midnight. After midnight, this place where nobody is here, the princess firefly descends and mysterious dance begins.