It's been 30 years since that day. We will continue to convey the requiem and hope that we will never forget. Luminarie Kobe, I think this is also a place to tell the history of Japan #History #Photo Contest

Sacred place, Saiba Ontake This sacred site, which is registered as a World Heritage Site, is located in a natural environment full of lush trees, and is said to be the place where the highest ranking priestess of the Ryukyu Kingdom prayed for the nation. Originally, it was a sanctuary where men were forbidden, and it is said that some places of worship in Saiba Ontake were given the same names as the rooms in Shuri Castle, which shows the roles of male and female societies that form the two sides of the Ryukyu Kingdom, and the strength of their ties. The location of this photo is the innermost place of worship "Sangui", which exists further back in the triangular space created by two huge boulders. On this day, it was raining and windy strongly, but the weather improved on the way, and by the time we arrived at Sankori, the sun was shining brightly. The light is so strong that the sunlight filtering through the trees creates a clear contrast pattern on the ground. As the sea breeze shook the trees, a strong light flew into the viewfinder, but I didn't care. Flares, ghosts, and large glows, usually NG as photos. But this is a sanctuary. I felt that my heart was shaken by the overflow of light. The photographs, which should have been unusual, were engraved as vivid memories.

The Yomeimon Gate at the Nikko Tosho-gu shrine. We arrived towards the closing time of this shrine and yet this gate made me stand and stare at the gorgeous detail of the artist's work. Very symbolic of the beautiful Japanese history. The cherry on the cake was that beyond this gate, we could walk up to the final resting place of Tokugawa Ieyasu, someone who I admire and had read about so much before arriving in Japan.

Tsuchizu Shrine in Inawashiro Town, Fukushima Prefecture, the white Torii (shrine gate) gate and snow are very beautiful. I always come to Tsuchizu Shrine, which is famous for its children's gods, to pray for the growth of children.

(2024-04-26) Goryokaku in full bloom I didn't make it in time for the Spring Photocon, but Goryokaku has great significance from the perspective of Japanese history, so I will apply here. This is Goryokaku in full bloom of cherry blossoms taken from Goryokaku Tower with a 17mm lens. Initially, the expected full bloom date was 4/27. 4/26 Moved → Tokyo to Hakodate Photo taken on 4/27 4/28 Returned to Tokyo I had secured a bullet train and an inn according to the schedule, but the expected date of full bloom was getting earlier and earlier (;' ∀') I forcibly took a picture on 4/26 when the Shinkansen flight on 4/26, which was just scheduled for a moving day, was brought forward and kept in full bloom w Goryokaku, the site of the last fierce battle of the Boshin War, has great historical value as a Western-style bastion in Japan. At this time of year, it also shows a special scenery.

Misaki Town, Miura City, Kanagawa "Araihama Coast" I stopped by when I went to Yokosuka. Coast carved by wave erosion It was like a demon's washboard. The sunset was just falling, and the scenery was very fantastic. I was very impressed.

Himeji Castle 🏯 illuminated by the morning sun This is Himeji Castle in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture It has a history of more than 400 years and was registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2003 (Heisei 15). As soon as you leave Himeji Station, Himeji Castle is waiting for you in front of you 😊

This is a photo of my nephew and Spring Sanpaku. Umami Hills Park in Nara is full of flowers and is recommended for photography!

Photographed 4/11/24. Behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, it is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River.

A staircase overlooking the five-story pagoda in Miyajima, Hatsukaichi. Beautiful cherry blossoms are blooming and there is a sense of 🌸 atmosphere

"Koi Castle, Hiroshima Castle" in Hiroshima City Surrounded by cherry blossom trees, you can see a beautiful view in Spring

"Koi Castle, Hiroshima Castle" in Hiroshima City Surrounded by cherry blossom trees, you can see a beautiful view in Spring

The other day, Hiroshima Prefecture ranked first as a "famous place for cherry blossoms" in an online article One piece facing the large Torii (shrine gate) gate of Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima with cherry blossoms.

It is a row of cherry blossom trees in Joso City, Ibaraki Prefecture. The cherry blossoms were beautiful.

"Flower Temple" Choukokuji Temple Sakurai City, Nara Choukokuji Temple

The sprout-eating blue pigeon came to the trees in Iwamotoyama Park in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture in mid-March! I hope that we will be able to maintain an environment where wild creatures can easily rest their wings in the future!

This is the garden scene of Sensoji Temple just before the Someiyoshino cherry blossoms are in full bloom. The tree you can see in the back left is Someiyoshino. During the day, it is crowded with many tourists, but at night it is quiet with no people. There are a lot of street lights and lights, and if you don't show them, the cherry blossom trees will be small. It was a place where if you put the whole cherry blossom tree in, there would be a lot of ghosts. I took a lot of pictures while changing the angle of view little by little.

There are ✨✨ many colorful Flowers and Carp streamers 💐 From Nagai Uminote Park Soleil Hill

Shooting location: Sojagawa River in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture Collaboration between cherry blossoms in full bloom and sea cats

Shooting location: Sojagawa River in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture Collaboration between cherry blossoms in full bloom and Anpan Man Train

Shooting location: Nomauma Highland in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture Collaboration between Kawazu cherry blossoms and Mejiro

Shooting location: Osumi Seaside Park in Hagata Town, Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture Kawazu cherry blossoms lit up

Shinkawa Sakura Trees A 10-kilometer-long cherry blossom road built by local residents along the embankment of the Shinkawa River, which streams through the northwestern part of Kita-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido A light-up event is held for only two days each year This year, the timing of the event date and full bloom was a masterpiece

This year, the Someiyoshino cherry blossoms bloomed later than last year, so I went to take pictures of the cherry blossoms on a sunny morning in March. At that time, it seemed to coincide with the breakfast time of the whitebirds, and I took a picture of several whitebirds coming to eat the nectar of the cherry blossoms. Most of the whitebirds moved frequently from flower to flower, but the child in the photo was a bird model who stayed still until he finished taking a picture. Thank you for letting me take this picture.

Night cherry blossoms decorating the Main Shrine Hokkaido Jingu Shrine in Sapporo, Hokkaido This place is one of the most famous places for cherry blossoms, and it is also a place that many people frequent. I love this place because it shows a different side of me than in the morning

Butterflies were sucking the nectar of rape flowers. I was able to take a very close picture.

Butterflies were sucking the nectar of rape flowers. I was able to take a very close picture.

Yamaguchi Prefecture Shimonoseki Mayor's Office Kozanji Temple The cherry blossoms in full bloom and the Buddha hall, a national treasure, are quietly displayed in the dark night. The lack of illumination makes it feel more historic and quaint. If you look closely, you can see Orion. The one on the right seems to be Taurus.

Chiba Prefecture Tateyama City Cherry blossoms in Shiroyama Park　 I had been sick for a long time and was bedridden, and it was the first time in two months that I was feeling well, so it looked especially beautiful

Photographed 4/11/24. Behind the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, it is the honorary cherry blossom of the Shingashi River. When I was looking back, there was a nice photo.