Photographed on October 17, 2014. It's the first day of the Kawagoe Festival. This is the back view of Hachiman Tarō's float.

Taken on October 17, 2014. This is the evening of the first day of the Kawagoe Festival. The floats from Noda Gochō and Hachimantaro.

Photographed on November 7, 2026. I attended the For U_MARCHE event focusing on daily life, bread, and coffee held at U_PLACE. Top right LEC COFFEE This is a café latte and a chunk cookie. The latte art is also wonderful. Bottom left Bakery Crepe This is a galette des rois. Bottom right Keyaki Bakery This is a chocolate cream bun. The event will also be held on November 8, but with different vendors than yesterday. It's a lovely event where you can enjoy delicious bread while sipping coffee.☕️🍞🥐

Taken on November 2, 2026. This is the floral water offering at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Taken on November 2, 2026. This is the flower water offering at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.🌼

Taken on October 31, 2026. This is the flower water offering at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Taken on November 2, 2026. This is the flower water offering from Hara Florist.

Photographed on November 3, 26. I relaxed at the Starbucks Motokawagoe Station store. I enjoyed a Gingerbread Latte and a custard apple pie made with two types of apples from Aomori Prefecture.

Taken on November 3, 26. After the Yabusame Festival, we moved to Kawagoe and visited Udon Tatsumi. This is the TATSUMI Special.

Taken on November 3, 26. This is the Yabusame Festival at Izumo Iwai Shrine.

Taken on November 3, 2014. This is the Yabusame Festival at Izumo Iwai Shrine. When I took photos in burst mode, I only captured motion blur.

Photographed on November 3, 2026. This is the Yabusame Festival at Izumo Iwai Shrine.

Photographed on November 3, 2014. I visited Izumo Iwai Shrine. The Yabusame Festival was taking place.

Taken on October 17, 2014. It’s the first day of the Kawagoe Festival. This is the float of Iemitsu Tokugawa in Shintomi 1-chome.

Taken on October 17, 2014. It's the first day of the Kawagoe Festival. This is the float of Susanoo no Mikoto from Nishikosenbamachi.

Taken on October 17, 2014. It's the first day of the Kawagoe Festival. Here are the Time Bell Tower and the Nasori no Dashi.

Captured on October 17, 2026. It's the first day of the Kawagoe Festival. Here are the Time Bell Tower and the floats from Minamitoorimachi and the Nasori dance.

Photographed on October 17, 2026. After the Shinko Festival, I visited Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The celestial fox was dancing.

Taken on October 17, 2026. This is the Kawagoe Matsuri Shinkō-sai.

Taken on October 17, 2026. This is the Kawagoe Matsuri Shinkō-sai.

Taken on October 26, 2026. This is a cafe latte from Cafe Andon and a chestnut shortcake.

Taken on October 28, 2014. I visited Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It was crowded due to Shichi-Go-San.

Taken on October 28, 2014. I explored Kawagoe. This is an Earl Grey bouquet & tea latte, along with a hand-squeezed chestnut Mont Blanc.

Taken on October 30, 2026. This is the floral water offering from Hara Florist.

Taken on October 17, 26. It’s the first day of the Kawagoe Festival. This is the float from Shitamachi and Benkei.

Photographed on October 17, 2014. It is the first day of the Kawagoe Festival. The floats from Kitamachi and Hidesato.

Taken on October 17, 2014. It’s the first day of the Kawagoe Festival. This is the float from Saiwai-cho and Kogitsunemaru. There are still many more photos from the Kawagoe Festival.

Taken on October 26, 2026. This is a black latte and a chestnut basque cheesecake from LEC COFFEE. Exploring Kawagoe on a rainy day is also recommended.

A Little Autumn Fairytale As I captured this moment, I was drawn into the warmth and magic of autumn. The golden sunlight, fallen leaves, colorful flowers, and adorable little dogs created a scene straight out of a fairytale. I wanted to preserve not just the beauty of this little picnic, but also the feeling of peace, warmth, and happiness it brought to my heart. For me, this photograph is a beautiful reminder that sometimes the simplest moments hold the most precious emotions. Location: Showa memorial park

Taken on October 26, 2026. This is a black latte from LEC COFFEE. The latte art resembles 🍁, and it's lovely.