Taken on June 5, 2014. This is the coffee jelly from LEC COFFEE.

Taken on June 5, 26. This is a hot sandwich set from LEC COFFEE. It includes a hot sandwich with egg, bacon, and lettuce, a salad, and a chilled soup made with new onions.

Photographed on June 5, 26. I took a stroll in Kawagoe. This is bitter cream coffee and blueberry rare cheesecake. I reunited with someone I used to work with at Hon-Kawagoe Pepe, and it filled me with warmth after a long time.

The "hidden gem" of Tokyo Station is the rooftop of KITTE, located right in front of the Yaesu South Exit. Surprisingly, it's not very crowded, making it a favorite spot where you can relax with a coffee in hand. As you watch the people passing by, you can quietly sense each individual's pace.

Taken on June 4, 26. These are the kakigori (shaved ice) fortune and watermelon fortune at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.🍧🍉

Taken on June 6, 26. These are the hydrangeas at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. They look like 🩷.

Taken on June 6, 2014. I visited Kawagoe Hachiman Shrine. This is the wind chime at the fortune slip distribution office. 🎐

Taken on June 1, 26. This is an iced café latte and lemon meringue pie from CAFE ANDON.

A quietly extending passageway beneath Shinjuku. With few people around, it feels like a hidden gem, separated from the hustle and bustle of the city. In the calm light and reflections, there was an atmosphere reminiscent of a passage leading to a secret base.

Taken on June 1, 2014. This is the lemon meringue pie from cafe andon. 🍋

A mosque located near Yoyogi-Uehara Station, at the border of Shinjukuku and Shibuyaku in Tokyo Metropolis. Visiting is free, and even on holidays, there are few people. You can also enjoy Turkish coffee at the neighboring restaurant. As I looked up at the dome, I was enveloped in a strange sensation, as if I were peering into the "structure of the universe."

Taken on June 1, 26. This is the Bolognese rigatoni from cafe andon.

Oat milk latte and banana caramel cake.

This is Glin Coffee's hojicha tea latte. The latte art in pink is delightful. 😊 I'm also curious about the other drinks.

Photographed on June 1, 26. I found a blue hydrangea.

Taken on June 1, 2014. This is the love fortune slip from Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The pink one is said to enhance romantic luck.

Taken on June 1, 2014. This is the pinwheel next to the main hall of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Taken on June 1, 2014. This is the windmill in the shrine plaza at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Meeting the sea, a special day spent at the Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival in Shonan, Japan 🎐 About an hour by train from Tokyo. In Hiratsuka, located in Kanagawa Prefecture's Shonan area, the entire town is adorned with vibrant Tanabata decorations every summer. The "Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival." Known as one of Japan's three major Tanabata festivals, it is a summer tradition. Giant Tanabata decorations fill the streets. People in yukata. The summer town transitioning from dusk to night. A nostalgic atmosphere flows, reminiscent of a scene from a movie. However, Hiratsuka's charm isn't just about the festival. Close by, there is a beautiful sea. A crystal-clear blue ocean that feels far removed from the Tokyo suburbs. Colorful fish. Soft corals gently swaying. In the morning, dive into the world of the sea. And from the evening, immerse yourself in a Japanese summer festival. This is the allure of the Shonan area, where you can spend such a special day. Diving is not just about entering the water. It’s about feeling the local atmosphere, walking through the town, meeting people, and experiencing the seasons of Japan. The time that follows the sea becomes an important memory of the journey. This year's "Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival" is scheduled to be held from July 3rd to 5th. Discover another side of Japan that you won't find just by sightseeing in Tokyo. Feel the Japanese summer that spreads beyond the sea. 🌈Hokule'a Shonan offers small-group diving tours in the ocean near Tokyo. Beginners and solo participants are welcome. English support is also available. We hope you enjoy not just the sea, but a special day spent in Japan. 【Related Keywords】 Diving near Tokyo / Kanagawa Diving / Shonan Diving / Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival / Tokyo Day Trip / Hidden Japan / Dive Near Tokyo / Japan Summer Festival / Japanese Ocean Experience / Tokyo Day Trip Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival Photo provided by the Hiratsuka City Tourism Association.

Taken on June 1, 2014. This is the windmill in the shrine plaza at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

This is the windmill of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

I visited Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. This is a limited-time kazaguruma (windmill). June 1st is considered "Mame Mando" day, and visiting Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is said to grant benefits equal to a thousand visits.

Photographed on May 25, 2014. The hydrangeas have started to bloom.

Taken on May 25, 2014. This is an ice cafe latte from CAFE ANDON, along with a marmalade and cinnamon crumble tart.

Taken on May 25, 2023. This is a marmalade and cinnamon crumble tart made by CAFE ANDON.

EXPO 2025 Official Cafe "LINKS UMEDA" Location: 1st Floor, LINKS UMEDA (1-1 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka) Operating Period: From Monday, April 27, 2026 to Saturday, October 31, 2026 Business Hours: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Last Order: 8:00 PM for dining in, 9:00 PM for takeout) Purchased "Myakumyaku-yaki" Chewy texture... a subtle feeling I also got a Myakumyaku sticker, so that's good... As a souvenir...

Taken on May 25, 2014. This is Andon Chicken Curry from cafe andon. It's my favorite dish. 😊

In the corridor of Aobayuen, seasonal flowers trapped in transparent spheres shimmer under the summer light. A moment where I couldn't help but stop my feet in front of the colorful world that unfolds above. This captures the fantastical "hidden summer scenery" that exists right beside our everyday lives.

Taken on May 25, 2014. This is the flower water and wind chimes at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

Taken on May 25, 2014. This is the flower water at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin. There are many chicks here.🐥🐥🐥