Photographed 8/21/24. It is a wind chime at the edge of the north approach to the temple of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Fukuoka Prefecture may not be on the typical tourist route, but it harbors countless hidden gems, and Nanzoin Temple is undeniably one of the most noteworthy. It claims to house the world's largest bronze reclining Buddha statue, which exudes tranquility under the vast blue sky. Despite visiting numerous places, it holds a special place in my heart, infusing me with positivity and making it one of my favorite summer destinations.

Photographed 8/21/24. It is the glowing river of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. 🌌

2024.08.15 Suwa Lake Festival Fireworks Display on Lake Suwa On this day, Suwa City Held in a major events, the Suwa Lake Festival Fireworks Display on Lake Suwa. While a huge earthquake warning was announced in the Nankai Trough Earthquake Extraordinary Information, it was Held in thanks to the Suwa Lake Festival Executive Committee who took various measures. On August 15, 1949, the fireworks festival Held in the "Naryo Suwa Lake fireworks festival" for the first time in Suwa Lake, hoping that the citizens would have bright hopes and recover as soon as possible amid the chaos that followed the end of the war. This year marks the 76th anniversary. It's 🎇 a fireworks festival with a lot of history The Suwa is a lake fireworks festival launched by Mr./Ms. fireworks masters 🎆 from an island called Hatsushima Suwa Lake is a lake in the center of the Suwa basin, and because the lake is surrounded by mountains on all sides, the sound of the fireworks that rises and blooms is a super powerful fireworks festival that resonates to the core of the body as a giant speaker Nature Suwa Lake and mountains!! I think it's a fireworks festival with a unique terrain. Even on the Home page of the fireworks festival, "Don! Bang!" That's There are expression, but that expression is the most correct!! Suwa Lake fireworks, when a large fireworks opens, the security buzzer of the car responds with the loudness and impact of the sound, which is like "again w" among Local residents. On the day of the event, it rained twice in the afternoon, but it Gari rained before the opening of the event, and it was 🎆 a very nice fireworks Held in Before the guests left, "available finally !!" I received very warm words such as "Thank you for your hard work!", and the fatigue of the day was blown away. available! We look forward to seeing you again next year, so please come and join us!! ※ Photography cooperation: Suwa Lake Festival Executive Committee 2024.08.15 At the Lake Suwa 76th Lake Suwa Fireworks festival!!! This firework festival started in 1949. After WW2, most Japanese citizens exhausted for war… We needed some hope and bounce back. So, it’s started this firework festival for citizens. It has been held in 1949. This year was 76th. How awesome it is!!! But recently, we got the Nankai Trough Earthquake Warnings, so had to pay close attention to everything. Our fireworks festival launches on the lake. The Lake Suwa’s unique point is the lake was surrounded by mountains!!! This is a big point. That’s why we could hear fireworks sound is so loud! It means we can feel sound in our body!!! I bet, if you feel same size fireworks compare to Lake Suwa or other, you will say Lake Suwa fireworks way louder than others! I promise!!! Because, we have unique landscape around Lake Suwa. The mountains become just like huge speaker!!! So, we can feel and hear sound so loud! This phenomenon is ONLY Lake Suwa!!! It is an exceptional situation. During the morning was sunny but, afternoon it was rain twice. Just before the festival, it was so nice weather! So, we held very nice festival. Thank you so much!!! We don’t have any same-day ticket, so next year, please get advance ticket on the internet before come to Suwa. We will wait you next year too!!!

Roux Impulse soaring in the summer sky was cool.

Photographed 8/21/24. It is the glowing river of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. 🌌

Futamigaura is renowned for the two "wedded rocks" that protrude from the sea, symbolizing conjugal bliss. It offers a beautiful setting for a relaxed coastal outing. At Sakurai Futamigaura, a picturesque shoreline location, the white torii of a nearby shrine frames the wedded rocks. On the summer solstice, the sun sets right in the middle of the Sakurai Futamigaura wedded rocks, creating an unforgettable sight. One thing I must not miss at this incredibly romantic place is capturing a photo of my beloved wife in the frame.

Today, on my way home from work, I Prayer the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It is a glowing river. 🌌

In front of a lovely Garden Baba and grandson

Photographed 8/19/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine and yo-yo omikuji. I love this scenery.

Photographed 8/19/24. It is Hanachozu of Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

In Fukuoka, there are more than 100 food stalls, also known as yatai. The delightful aromas of hotpot, gyoza dumplings, yakitori, tempura, and more waft from these casual stalls. Despite our summer visit, the warm weather couldn't dampen the spirits of the food enthusiasts, and the warmth of heartfelt welcome from the stall owners truly touched anyone's heart.

Photographed 8/19/24. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It is a wind chime with a cute name called Koiro.

After Prayer to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, we visited LEC COFFEE Mr./Ms.. Lemonade and banana Basque cheesecake. It is very tasty. I was able to relax. Thank you. 😊

Atami Marine Fireworks Festival, a Specialties of Atami, is Held in more than 10 times not only in summer but also throughout the year I have been there many times so far, but this time I tried to intertwine it with Atami Castle. There are many ways to enjoy the fireworks here, such as from the Ocean, from the Coast, or from the top of the Hilltop.

【Taihoji Temple Jizo Basin】 The 20-meter-long prayer beads will be passed around by everyone with their own wishes, and the "Million Pilgrimage Buddha Prayer Beads" will be held from 16:50. Gari at the Jizo Bon Events hosted by "ISEHARA FREAKS" with Bake sale shops and stages! Held in date: August 24, 2024 (Saturday)15:00~20:30 Venue: Jodo Buddhism Senteyama Taihoji Temple　 　　　7 minutes walk from Isehara Station North Exit

Today, we Prayer the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It is a "cloud on the ground" that appears irregularly. When the wind blows, it goes all the way to the top.

【Lantern Festival】Shirane Iino District The Festival "Lantern Festival", which has been passed down from ancient times in the Iino area, was held in yesterday. At 6 p.m., the lanterns erected in each district will be lit! Go through the many lanterns lit on the approach to the temple and pray at Wakamiya Shrine. Towards the end of the festival, fireworks was rising Gari and the enthusiasm and envy of the people made me feel a little lonely at the end of summer.

[Held in Iseharaichi in the mountains! ] Cancelled due to stormy weather In the center of the general sports park of the venue, a stage was performed Available also sell food tents, kitchen cars, and local products It's a lot of delicious fun! August 25, 2024 (Sunday)10:00~15:00 Venue: Isehara City Sports Park (free admission) 　　 　320 Nishitomioka, Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture ●Access by Train and Bus Get off at Isehara Station on the Odakyu Line Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Bus North Exit No. 3 "Nanasawa Line" About 10 minutes 240 yen ▪ Boarding the I-34 and 36 lines Get off at [Sogo Sports Park] ▪ Boarding the I31 and 37 lines Get off at the entrance of the sports park and walk for 5 minutes * About 45 minutes on foot from Isehara Station ● Access by car ▪ About 30 minutes from the Tomei Expressway Atsugi Interchange ▪ About 8 minutes from the Shin-Tomei Expressway Isehara Daisen Interchange * Use is expected to be congested, so please use public transportation 　Thank you for your cooperation. For details and inquiries, please see the leaflet. Lots of delicious food! In the second half of the summer vacation, let's enjoy Isehara to the fullest and survive the hot summer! !!

Photographed 8/15/24. CAFE ANDON Mr./Ms.'s iced coffee and peach Shortcake. 🍑 I look forward to it every time. 😊

It's far from the sky above the Kiso River, but it can't be helped. It's a super cut-out ✂. Shot on Mavic 3 JAPAN Mie 2024/7 * Flight over the Kiso River has been confirmed. * Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Comprehensive Flight Permit has been obtained. * Notification of flight plan and preparation of flight log book

Photographed 8/15/24. This is CAFE ANDON Mr./Ms.'s Andon Chicken Curry. The plate has turned into a square ⬜️. I like it very much. 😊

Photographed 8/15/24. It is a Starbucks Bell Ring Street store. Mr./Ms. Shine Pine Frapecino and Earl Grey Milk Cream Donuts. 🍍🍩

Photographed 8/15/24. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. I found a wind chime with a red thread.

Awaji Island, Hyogo I went to see sea fireflies for the first time during summer Vacation. 😯 Impression

8/17(Saturday) National Mountain stream Fishing Tournament 🎣🔥 It's the topic 💪 of fishing competitions again Today, the National Mountain Stream Fishing Tournament was held in 🤩 at the Mikasho River, a tributary of the Gokase River This is 👏 the second time following last year Many participants, including about 70 children and 100 adults, gathered at the 😚 Sankasho River As I thought at the fishing tournament in Kuraoka, fishing is an Activities for men and women of all ages. A lot of people are really enjoying it, and it's 😳✨ wonderful By the way, this time too, the children ands 😆 fish What! It is said that eels are mixed, so both children and adults watching the game are enthusiastic 🔥🔥🔥 I'll definitely pick it up and come back! 🤣 After the great excitement, there was a weigh-in and and an award ceremony 🏆✨ Mass prizes were awarded to 1~3rd place, and other big prizes were and 🙌 The first place winner caught 4.16 kg 🎉👏 A little fish 😲 for 2 2L PET bottles! 👏 Congratulations 😆💕 on winning the championship In addition, the big prize is a second-year junior high school student! I caught a big 34 cm fish and won a prize 🤩 Where was such a big fish lurking!? congratulations🥳👏 Premiums will be held 🫢 in the lottery after that. Adult and children are both smiling and the fishing tournament is over 🙌 Obon and fishing tournaments are over, and it's starting to get cooler little by little... When it's hot, you want summer to end early, but when you feel the end, it's 😌 sad Let's not succumb to Obon fatigue and heat fatigue and continue 🕺✨ to be healthy after this

Western dinner courses are back! Limited to 15 meals a day [Western dinner course] Enjoy ♪ the chef's special dishes using plenty of seasonal ingredients 〈Menu〉 ・Caesar salad with romaine lettuce and Spain ham ・Natural Anago (sea eel) pancetta roll with warm potato salad ・ Seafood with the scent of the seashore Spaghetti pescatore ・ Poiret of Hokkaido beef fillet covered with green onions Tasmanian mustard accent ・Today's Fun Dessert Wagon 　　Lemon Lime Sorbet 　　Rare cheesecake with blue honeysuckle sauce 　　Mango Pudding 　　Shortcake with chocolate and mint 　　Seasonal fruit tarts The menu will be available until the end of August! Please enjoy it 🤤 Reservations and details 📞011-222-1522 Or on the hotel's ✨ website

Photographed 8/10/24. It is a wind chime at the edge of the north approach to the temple of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Norikura Highlands Maime no Pond 2020.08.14 It's only 5 minutes from the parking lot, but it's a bear habitat Thereare bear-repellent sticks on the shore of the pond that make sounds. In 2020, there was not much water, but I was able to take a reflection. The stream stars were also captured, making it a great night.

Photographed 8/15/24. It is a wind chime at the edge of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The wind chimes on the veranda had changed to the color of love.