Today I explored Kawagoe.
Chabudai’s HOT natsumikan.
It warms the body. ☺️🍊
Yesterday I explored Tokyo and Ōmiya.👟

Photographed on January 20, 2014.
This is LEC COFFEE’s strawberry latte and a sweet potato tart.
It’s cold again today.

Photographed on January 20, 2014.
This is a sweet potato tart from LEC COFFEE. 🍠
I am on winter break until my transfer.
Today, I tried face yoga.

Ooyama Sky Lantern Event
Following last week, the second Ooyama Sky Lantern will take place tomorrow, Saturday, January 24th.
We are thrilled to welcome Yutaka Hozumi, the well-known reporter from FM Yokohama, as the event MC.

Kyonan Town announced the blooming of the Yoritomo cherry on January 20. Having received Kawazu cherry trees from Kawazu Town, Kyonan Town calls them "Yoritomo cherry" in honor of the historical episode in which Minamoto no Yoritomo, defeated in battle, is said to have landed at Ryugashima Coast and planned his comeback.

You can enjoy daffodils well into this month, so you can admire daffodils and Kawazu cherry blossoms together.


From Saturday, February 7, the Hotagawa River–Yoritomo Cherry Village Development Committee will place bamboo lanterns along the Daffodil Lane at Sakuma Dam Park and illuminate them at night.

The floral relay continues, so everyone, please come and visit.

#Kyonan Town#Boso Peninsula#Yoritomo cherry#bamboo lanterns#Yoritomo cherry#Kawazu cherry#Daffodils and Kawazu cherry duet

Photographed on January 20, 2026.
This is a strawberry latte from LEC COFFEE.
What beautiful latte art. Thank you as always. 🥹
I am currently enjoying my winter break. 😊

Photographed on January 19, 2014.
This is a hanachozu (flower-filled basin) by Hara Florist. 🌼

Photographed on January 17, 2026.
I relaxed at the starbucks motokawagoe station store.
I had a chocolate mousse latte and a chocolate babka.
Since I based myself at Hon-Kawagoe PePe, I find myself feeling nostalgic. 🥹

Snow fell on the Boso Peninsula last night, and even in the snow the plum blossoms have started to bloom.

Photographed on January 19, 2014.
This is chai from CAFE MATHILDA.

Photographed on January 19, 2014.
This is the bacon and egg pancake from CAFE Mathilda.
It’s close to Hon-Kawagoe PePe, so I often went there during breaks. 😊

In 1634, Kyokugaki Heikuro galloped up the stone steps on horseback, presented a plum branch to Tokugawa Iemitsu, and was praised as Japan’s greatest equestrian master.
Wishing to share the luck of the Year of the Horse, he climbed the success steps.🐎

Yokohama Noge

The beauty of lowered eyes quietly leaves an impression in this shot.
I captured the moment when the air slowly shifts from winter to spring.

If expressed in color, it feels almost white.

photo yutti
model SAGI

#portrait
#artphotography
#japanesephotography
#seasonalchange
#cooljapan

I will be on winter break until my transfer. Today I am strolling around Tokyo.
I visited Tokyo Daijingu Shrine to see the hanachozu (flower-filled water basin).
It was around 7:30 in the morning on the shrine grounds.

Photographed on January 15, 2025.
This is a cafe latte from cafe andon.
What a lovely latte art. 😊

Photographed on January 15, 2014.
cafe andon’s café latte and a strawberry shortcake.
It’s strawberry season. 🍓

Photographed on January 15, 2014.
This is cafe andon's avocado shrimp hot sandwich set.
Thank you, as always. 😊

Photographed on January 15, 2014.
These are the hanachōzu (flower water basins) at Senba Tōshō-gū.

Otayama Sky Lantern Event Held
On January 17th, the Otayama Sky Lantern event took place within the grounds of Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine.
Lanterns rose into the dusk sky, casting a soft, gentle glow.
Under Otayama’s clear winter sky, visitors enjoyed a magical, memorable moment.
The second event is scheduled for this weekend, January 24th.

🗻Let’s watch the Diamond Fuji from the city hall rooftop🗻 The rooftop of Kamagaya City Hall offers a relatively high and clear view within the city, allowing you to see Mount Fuji together with the Tokyo Sky Tree!
About twice a year, at the moment when the sun overlaps Mount Fuji’s summit at sunset, the scene can sparkle like a diamond—this phenomenon is called “Diamond Fuji.” It truly is a work of natural art!✨
Why not enjoy the beautiful scene of Mount Fuji and the setting sun that appears only at this time of year?🌇

Best viewing time
Monday, February 2 — around 4:59 PM
The city hall rooftop opening hours are extended until 5:45 PM (except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) through March 31.

Viewing requests
This is not an organized viewing event, so no registration is required.
Equipment taller than 150 centimeters may not be brought in.
Please avoid setting up tripods or leaving them in place for long periods.


Commerce and Tourism Division


https://www.city.kamagaya.chiba.jp/kanko-bunka-sports/kanko/diamondfuji/diamond-fuji.html

Photographed on January 11, 2014.
This is the hanachōzu (flower water basin) at Hara Florist.

Photographed on January 11, 2014.
This is a hanachōzu (flower water basin) at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

Photographed on January 11, 2014.
This is LEC COFFEE’s black latte and a sweet potato Basque cheesecake.
I often visit after worshipping at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It’s a treat I look forward to after visiting. 😊☕️

Photographed on January 11, 2014.
This is LEC COFFEE’s sweet potato Basque cheesecake.
I will visit again once work settles down. 😊

Photographed on January 11, 2014.
This is a black latte from LEC COFFEE.
It features beautiful latte art.

Photographed on January 11, Heisei 26.
This is a quiche plate from LEC COFFEE.
It includes a chicken and spinach quiche, salad, white vegetable potage, and homemade bread.
Lunch is now by reservation only.

After visiting Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Kanetsuki‑dōri Store.
I had a cacao mousse latte and a ruby chocolate cake.

Photographed on January 1, 2014.
This is Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine’s Ichinen Andai fortune slip.
Available only during the New Year season.

Photographed on January 1, 2014.
This is Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine's Ichinen An-tai fortune slip.
Available only during the New Year period.

Today I attended the monthly ceremony at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.
This is the shrine precincts around 7:30 a.m.