Recent black-and-white photos

I felt ☺️ ❤️ as if I had traveled back in time when I saw the boatman slowly rowing the boat on the Hozu River in Kyoto Arashiyama.

It is an autumn view of Kiyosato Highland and Toryu Falls.

Yachiho Kogen Nature Park

A photo I took a little while back while on a small boat ride through Tokyo. This photo was of Ishikawajima Park, a small riverside park that looks like it'd be a nice place to relax and have some lunch with a friend or date or just get some fresh air. I'd like to come back and visit the area when I have some time and see what else is in the park, as well as take a look at the surrounding buildings and what they might have in the area as far as restaurants and shopping, etc. It's really nice that Tokyo seems to be returning to a relatively normal state and I'm seeing more people out and about and infection numbers don't seem to be on the rise currently. Hopefully this trend continues and I can start going out more and visiting all of the eateries and stuff I've been missing out on over the last year and a half!

At the Fukushima rice terraces in Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture, which was selected as one of the 100 best terraced rice fields. The river illuminated by the western sun is the Chikuma River. It seemed that the full-scale rice harvesting would begin the next day.

I found it when I went for a walk a little farther It looked white in the foreground and shinier in the back.

Daigo Town, Ibaraki Prefecture Tsukimachi Falls The power of the maximum amount of water due to continuous rain

Went to a nearby waterfront park area and saw some yakatabune and other nice views. Got some nice fresh air together and even saw someone catch a fish. It looked like a pretty decent size fish too, but I couldn’t take a photo of it. We realized the planters on the way back were shaped like small boats so I took a photo of one. Thought it was kind of neat

This is the autumn foliage scenery of Koankyo in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture. This is a canyon formed by the deep erosion of both banks of the Minase River over many years. When you go down the stairs of the rocks, there is a promenade at the end of which there is a "large spout" where hot water and steam of 98°C are gushing out violently. Fresh green in spring, autumn leaves. And in winter, you can enjoy the large icicles "shigakko" that descend into the canyon. This photo was taken overlooking the autumn foliage scenery from Kawarayu Bridge.

This is the autumn foliage scenery of the Kinhana Valley in Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture. Xiangbang Valley is one of the 100 Japan Scenic Spots, and is a valley of about 2 km that was formed by the erosion of limestone by the Sunatetsu River. Cliffs about 100 meters high stand on both banks, and the flow of the mountain stream is very quiet. On the boat descent, the boatman skillfully maneuvers the boat with a single rod and tells you "Geibi Oiwake". Of course, the autumn leaves are splendid, but when the wisteria flowers bloom in the season of fresh greenery, they are also quaint and emotional.

Another photo that I took earlier this summer in Kumagaya. I've noticed Japan has a lot of interesting statues, many of which are naked lol. I'm not 100% sure what the text on the plaque says for this photo either (I'm really bad at reading anything but standard fonts) but I think it's "花園の歌" or "A Song in a Flower Garden" or something to that effect. I thought it was a rather peculiar statue to see in Japan. I wonder if it has some other cultural influences behind it. Either way, I thought it was nice that I was able to get a photo of it with the koinobori and the canal in the background. I'm curious to see if there are other statues or works by this artist, so I'll have to see if I can read the name at the bottom and look it up later.

It is a river in Kibichuo Town, Kaga District, Okayama Prefecture "Narutaki Forest Park". During the summer vacation, which was hot, I couldn't even go on a trip due to Corona, so I took my child to the local river. The water was cold and it felt good.

Lots of awesome photos being posted today. It's kind of making me jealous with how beautiful they all are. I went for a walk today and took a picture somewhere along the Arakawa River. I'll have to try and walk it all the way to Kitasenju someday lol. That or maybe take it all the way to Chichibu in Saitama. I know it's a really long river. I don't think I could make it that far though sadly. Kind of disappointed that summer is basically over already but at the same time I'm excited for the autumn colors this fall. Hopefully I can get out and visit some temples and shrines out in the countryside or something. I saw some photos like that mostly in Kyoto but I'm sure there are some places nearby Tokyo or in the Kanto region in general where I can see some nice scenery. If not then I'll just have to go somewhere and find it!

This is a photo of the underground water of Mototaki in Akita Prefecture. The greenery was vivid, and even the moist air looked green. It is a cool and healing spot even in the middle of summer.

I found a heron that was fully concentrated, so I took a picture with a slow shutter flowing water.

Was pretty nice weather outside today, felt good to be outside for a bit. Finally got to work out again, wasn't able to since I had to wait after getting my first shot of the vaccine. Trying to eat a bit healthier lately, avoiding sweets and stuff like that. The convenience stores in Japan are really amazing for having pretty tasty salads and even different varieties. Wouldn't be able to find that at most convenience stores in America. I've been trying to do some meal planning but I need some more recipes so I'm not just eating the same thing though. Not being able to go outside much this year was a little rougher on my body than I would have imagined. Managed to put on a couple pounds lol. Gotta get back in shape before winter, though, the heat helps with weight loss which is nice. The weather is supposed to be pretty decent this weekend too, so hopefully that doesn't change. Would like to go to the river and have a picnic or something like that. That's all for today I guess. Here's a photo of a station I took a few days ago. Thought it looked kind of neat with all the wires and everything. Would probably be better with a nicer camera though lol

The Toro Nagashi of the Akikawa River is sent to the Old Bon every year and washed away as a fire. The monks pray one by one and throw them into the river.

The Toro Nagashi of the Akikawa River is sent to the Old Bon every year and washed away as a fire. It is a summer tradition of the Akigawa Valley.

Shot at Kirigenkyo in Fukushima Prefecture. Early in the morning, there was a grand morning fog, and as the place name suggests, it was a fantastic world.

The perfect activity for summer. It was exhilarating.

Togetsukyo Bridge (Kyoto) It is Coronavirus pandemic and there are few people, but it is a very good spot where you can feel nature.

Fukushima Tatsuzawa Fudo Falls Next is revenge for the season of autumn leaves

I went to Fukiwari Falls in Gunma Prefecture. It was so beautiful and my heart was healed just by looking at it!

Went to the Nippara Limestone Caves (日原鍾乳洞) out in the backwoods of Tokyo. Was a really enjoyable trip and the cave was much cooler (11℃) than outside which was 30℃+. Afterwards we stopped by the drum bridge at Lake Okutama and ate at うおいち, an Oyster themed restaurant. All of the food was really delicious. Overall had a really great time

Summer twilight Thunder had been rumbling violently since early afternoon today. But these days, you might be able to see the sunset at times like this! I started to think, and I went to my usual place after 6 o'clock (^-^) Then, as expected, even the clouds were dyed red! !! Next time, I'm dying to take a picture of the surface of the water (^-^)(^-^)(^-^) Shooting date 2021.7 Shooting location Kochi Monobe River estuary Camera：SONY α7c Lens：TAMRON 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD

One of the pleasures of returning to the countryside during summer vacation is barbecue by the river. Small children are crazy about treasure hunting. Children who boast that they are jewels are adorable.

Pasha pasha only feet in the nearby river. The cold river water was very pleasant in the crisp sunlight! The soda I bought and drank on the way home from the walk was ♪ delicious again.

Yokote Falls I happened to encounter a light awn time and was very excited.