Taken on July 4, 2026. This is the flower water offering at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.🌻

Taken on July 4, 2026. This is the flower water offering at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.🌻

Taken on July 4, 2014. This is the flower water offering at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Before work, I visited Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. The mist created a mystical atmosphere in the precincts.🌁 The rainy season has ended, marking the beginning of summer.

Taken on July 1, 26. This is the rhubarb and blueberry shortcake from cafe andon, along with an iced cafe latte. Since Spain won, I feel like something good is going to happen. I hope good things happen for everyone too.🇪🇸🏆🎊㊗️✨

Taken on July 1, 26. This is the rhubarb and blueberry shortcake from cafe andon.🫐 I enjoy cakes made with tart fruits, but unfortunately, it is no longer available for sale.

Taken on July 1, 26. This is homemade Genovese rigatoni by CAF ANDON. The aroma of basil is refreshing, making it a perfect summer dish.🌿🍅

Today, I visited Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. Since the approach was under construction, I entered from the Path of the Heart. There was mist, creating a magical atmosphere.

Taken on July 1, 26. This is Craft Juicy Peach Tea and a white peach & Earl Grey tart. I'm happy because I love peaches. 😊🍑

Taken on July 1, 2014. This is a windmill in front of the Otorii Gate at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It was around 7:30 in the morning in the shrine grounds.

Taken on July 1, 2026. This is the love fortune slip from Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Taken on July 1, 2026. This is the Aitai fortune slip from Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Photographed on July 15, 2014. These are the matchmaking wind chimes from Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. Yesterday was the annual festival at Yasaka Shrine. We prayed for good health, had our heads bitten by the lion's head, and were fanned by Tengu-sama with a fan. We received cucumbers and amulets.

Today, I visited Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The wind chime for tying bonds on the bench has changed to a sky blue color. I was in high spirits because Spain won.😊🎐

Taken on July 1, 26. Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, this is a wind chime symbolizing the connection of the engawa (veranda). I'm curious about 🇪🇸🆚🇫🇷.

Taken on July 1, 2014. This is the matchmaking wind chime from Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. I found a red thread wind chime.

Taken on July 1, 2024. These are the enmusubi wind chimes from Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. 🎐

Taken on July 1, 2014. These are the matchmaking wind chimes at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Taken on July 1, 2014. These are the matchmaking wind chimes at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Taken on July 1, 2026. Kawagoe Kumano Shrine features a summer prayer water offering for love.

Taken on July 1, 2026. This is the summer prayer water for love at Kawagoe Kumano Shrine.🌻🏮

Taken on July 1, 2026. This is the chawa (ring of reeds) at Kawagoe Kumano Shrine.

Taken on July 2, 26. This is the pudding and black latte from LEC COFFEE.

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture. I captured the image of a girl quietly gazing at a small stream enveloped in soft light on a summer night. The scenery created by the shrine, which has watched over people's prayers for centuries, and the fantastical lights swaying by the waterside represents a beautiful summer landscape unique to Japan. I felt that the time spent in tranquility, allowing the heart to be clear, is also an important charm of the Japanese summer.

The Gion Festival, passed down in Okegawa City, Saitama Prefecture. The photo captures a girl savoring a fruit candy chosen from a stall amidst the sounds of festival music. Dressed in a yukata, she walks with her family through the festival, and the moments of excitement in front of the stalls create summer memories in Japan that transcend generations. It encapsulates the warmth of the festival that the local people have continued to protect and the innocent joy of children.

After visiting Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I stopped by LEC COFFEE. Their popular pudding is firm and very delicious. 🍮

Taken on July 2, 2014. These are the matchmaking wind chimes at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. I found a red thread wind chime.

Taken on July 2, 26. These are the matchmaking wind chimes at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. I visited around 3 PM. It was raining, and perhaps because of the dim light, the lanterns were lit.

Since today is a day off, I strolled from Kawagoe to Omiya. I relaxed at the Hikawa Satei in Omiya Hikawa Shrine. This is "Tsukikage Hotaru," inspired by Tanabata. 🎋🌌

Taken on July 2, 26. I visited Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. The Tanabata decorations were splendid.🎋