Kawazu cherry blossoms 🌸 near Sky Tree

This is a view of Minato Mirai from Yokohama Osanbashi.

It is a community center and cherry blossoms in Tamba City, Hyogo Prefecture. The old-fashioned wooden architecture goes well with the stunning cherry blossoms.

Sumida Park on a sunny day

Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture, a trolley trail road covered with snow.

In the 69th order of the Nakasendō, the pure Nakasendō 67-juku (from Itabashi to Moriyama), which surpasses Kusatsu and Otsu-juku shared with the Tokaido, Narai-juku is the 34th post town in the middle of the Nakasendō, counting from Itabashi-juku on the Edo side and Moriyama-juku on the Kyoto side. The post town that prospered with many travelers at the highest altitude of the 11 Kiso inns, ahead of the difficult Torii Pass, was called "Narai Senken". The townscape has been selected as a national important preservation district for groups of traditional buildings, and retains a strong trace of the past. Quote from Narai-juku Tourist Association Narai-juku

Roppongi Sunset Roppongi Hills Sky Deck On a cold winter day, the air was clear and the sunset view was very beautiful. I could see all the way to the peak of Fuji.

God the snowscapes of Japan just get better and better. I keep hearing and reading about Ouchi-Juku all over the place and it's really got me itching to visit. I really love these old post stations and their historic feel. The buildings are really rustic and just looking at them makes me feel comfortable and relaxed. I really love the thatched roofs as well. I can imagine enjoying some delicious soup and tea next to an irori and just letting all life's troubles be whisked away. Top it if with some hot springs and I can't even imagine a better way to relax. Apparently there's the hot spring Yunokami onsen about 15 minutes from Ouchi-Juku but I guess there's also a footbath in Ouchi-Juku itself as well? Or maybe it's in the same area as Yonokami Onsen, I'm not 100% sure on that. Hopefully it's heated either way 😂

Winter in Okinawa

Tsuruga Castle in Fukushima! I'd heard of its white walls before, but it looks like winter is doing its best to make it completely white! Apparently Tsuruga Castle was designed after Kurokawa Castle that was sieged some time during the 1,500's. I wonder if the color scheme is true to Kurokawa Castle. It'd be interesting to know if there was some sort of tactical reason for an all-white castle. In a snowy region I could see it acting as a sort of camouflage but who knows. You can also barely see what looks like a shachihoko on the roof if you zoom in which is pretty neat. Apparently the inside of the castle has some mannequins set up with guns showing how the arrow-slits, or in this case gun-slits, would have been used. There's also other mannequins that show them being used for rock dropping as well. Warfare has come a long way since then😂

This is Tsuruga Castle in Fukushima Prefecture! It was even whiter from the snow and it was beautiful!

This is Ouchi-juku, Fukushima Prefecture!

Red Tower

Sky tree

In Ine-cho, Yosa-gun, Kyoto Prefecture, there are many traditional fishermen's buildings called funaya with the first floor as a dock. I watched the annual Ine fireworks from the hangar of the boathouse. The light of the lanterns and the sound of fireworks echoing in the hangar all reminded me of the good old Japan.

Gifu Prefecture, view of Tsumago-juku. The smoke from the hearth and the sunlight piercing through the windows shine in as light awns. Due to the position of the sun, the scenery can only be seen in winter.

Scramble crossing Canon eos 5d + ef24-70mm f2.8 Lightroom

Cherry blossoms at Rokusonno Shrine, Kyoto City. There is a red bridge, torii gates, cherry blossoms, and Japan scenery. It is close to Kyoto Station and is good for sightseeing.

Kyoto City, Keage Incline. The cherry blossoms in spring are a masterpiece. Originally a railway for ship operation, it operated from 1891 (Meiji 24), ended its role in 1948 (Showa 23) with the decline of boat transportation, and now the abandoned railway is designated as a cultural property of Kyoto City.

Ine Town, Yosa District, Kyoto Prefecture. Ine fireworks are held in summer in this town lined with boathouses. The boathouse is decorated with divine lanterns and creates a nostalgic atmosphere.

Funaya in Ine-cho, Yosa-gun, Kyoto Prefecture. Red tide often accumulates topographically, It is known as a luminous insect in which the sea glows blue at night. It is very beautiful to see the sea shine with the stimulation of the waves.

Photographed at the International Forum in Tokyo. The shadow created by sunlight on the inside of the building is one of my favorites. Photography equipment SONY α7III Lightroom editing software

A moai statue in Takino Cemetery in Hokkaido. It was created as a fun space. Photography equipment SONY α7III Lightroom editing software

A glass pyramid in Moerenuma Park in Hokkaido. It is a beautiful architecture. Photography equipment SONY α7III Lightroom editing software

A gorgeous statue on the Japan Bridge. It is a historic building. Photography equipment SONY α7III Lightroom editing software

The Head Buddha Hall in Hokkaido. The unique design was designed by a famous architect. Photography equipment SONY α7III Editing software Lightroom