Taken on July 1, 2014. 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.

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. The limited-time floral water display at Tokyo Daijingu Shrine, Tanabata【Celestial Sparkling Floral Water】~ A prayer for falling stars. 🎋 I changed my icon, albeit a bit late. 🇳🇴

Taken on July 2, 2026. The limited-time flower water ritual at Tokyo Daijingu Shrine, Tanabata – a prayer under the falling stars. 🎋

Taken on July 2, 2026. The limited-time flower water display at Tokyo Daijingu Shrine for Tanabata, "Tenku no Kirameki Hanate-mizu" – a prayer for falling stars.🎋

Photographed on July 2, 26. This is the Tanabata Festival at Tokyo Daijingu Shrine.🎋

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

Taken on July 7, 2014. I visited Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. The grounds were beautifully decorated with Tanabata ornaments. 🎋

Taken on June 29, 26. This is the gateau chocolat and black latte from LEC COFFEE.

26年6月29日撮影。 LEC COFFEEさんのキッシュプレートです。 きのこ、新玉ねぎ、ベーコンのキッシュ、自家製鶏ハムのサラダ、自家製パン、とうもろこしの冷製スープです。

Until July 20th, works by Erina Ichikawa are on display at LEC COFFEE. They use coffee as a medium. ☕️

Taken on June 29, 2026. This is Hanatetsu's flower water.

Taken on June 29, 2026. This is the flower water of Hara Florist.

Photographed on June 29, 2014. This is the flower water at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Taken on June 9, 2026. This is the floral water offering at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Taken on June 29, 2014. This is the flower water offering at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on June 29, 2026. This is the flower water basin at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.🐥

Photographed on June 29, 26. This is the Peach & Peach Milk Frappuccino and the White Peach & Earl Grey Tart. 🍑

Taken on June 29, 2014. This is the matchmaking wind chime at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. I took this around 7 AM. When there are no people around, it's always a composition I challenge myself with. 🎐

Taken on June 29, 2014. These are the matchmaking wind chimes at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Taken on June 29, 2014. The matchmaking wind chimes at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine have begun. Among the approximately 2,000 wind chimes, there is one red thread wind chime, inspired by a single red thread. It is said that its location changes daily. You might find something good if you spot it.🎐

Today is the Summer Purification Ceremony. We cleanse ourselves of sins and impurities from the past six months and pray for good health and safety for the remaining half of the year.

Taken on April 6, 26. This is the flower water at the omikuji (fortune-telling) distribution area of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. I'm curious about 🇯🇵🆚🇧🇷.

Taken on April 4, 2014. This is the flower water basin at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

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