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1st Mar 2026: Kawazu-zakura in Odaiba Tokyo

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/Home › › Kawazu-zakura Kawazu-zakura is an early-blooming type of cherry blossom discovered in 1955 in Kawazu Town, Shizuoka. Its large, deep pink flowers and long blooming season make it especially beloved. Since it usually begins to bloom in early February and lasts until early March, people all over Japan think of it as a sign that spring is arriving a little ahead of schedule. The Kawazu-zakura I posted this time were taken along a roadside in Odaiba. I haven’t photographed this type of cherry blossom very often, so at first I wasn’t sure how to capture its rich pink color. But once I started shooting, I found the experience really enjoyable. Nikon D40x / AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR / 1/200s / F6.3 / ISO 400 / +0.5 Nikon D40x / AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR / 1/200s / F5.6 / ISO 400 / 0.0 Nikon D40x / AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR / 1/50s / F6.3 / ISO 400 / +0.5 Nikon D40x / AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR / 1/60s / F6.3 /...
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18th Feb 2026: The view of the Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower from the Hilton Tokyo Odaiba side

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/Home › › Rainbow Bridge The view of the Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower from the Hilton Tokyo Odaiba side offers a uniquely distilled sense of Tokyo’s character.  In the open, seaside air, the white arc of the Rainbow Bridge stretches gracefully across the scene, while Tokyo Tower rises slender and elegant behind it.  The way these two landmarks align in a single line is something only this vantage point provides. During the day, the blue sky and sea breeze feel refreshing; at night, the bridge’s illumination and the warm glow of Tokyo Tower shimmer on the water, creating a quiet yet dramatic atmosphere.  It is one of Tokyo’s finest viewpoints, where the city’s vibrant energy and the calm of the waterfront coexist beautifully. Nikon D40x / AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR / 1/6s / F5.3 / ISO 400 / -1.3 Nikon D40x / AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR / 1/2000s / F3.8 / ISO 400 / 0.0 Nikon D40x / AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR / 1/30s...
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Location: 日本、〒105-0000 東京都港区海岸３丁目 レインボーブリッジ
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4th Jan 2026: Okinawan Bussōge (Hibiscus)

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/Home › › Okinawan Bussōge (Hibiscus) The Okinawan bussōge (Hibiscus) is a type of hibiscus well known for its vivid red blossoms. The bright flowers stand out beautifully under Okinawa’s strong sunlight. Suited to the island’s warm climate throughout the year, this plant is characterized by its long flowering season, allowing people to enjoy its blooms for an extended period. For centuries, the bussōge has been cherished as a garden tree or hedge plant, and it is also said to ward off evil and bring good fortune. Its large, open petals and long protruding stamens convey a sense of vitality unique to the tropics, making it one of the flowers that symbolize the landscape of Okinawa. Although it was January, as I photographed the flowers, I gradually felt as if I were standing in the height of a midsummer tropical paradise. Nikon D5500 / AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G VR II / 1/800s / F5.6 / ISO 1000 / 0.0 Nikon D5500 / AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G VR II / 1/2000s / F5.6 / ISO 1000...
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Location: 日本、〒905-0025 沖縄県名護市幸喜６６
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4th Jan 2026: The Koki Beach in Nago, Okinawa

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/Home › › The Koki Beach The Koki Beach in Nago City is located right in front of the Best Western, where we stayed during our trip to Okinawa.  This natural long beach stretches for about one kilometer and is known for its soft w hite sand and beautifully clear, emerald-green water. With its calm waves, it was an ideal place for our family to enjoy playing in the sea. The Best Western was also very comfortable, and it may well become our regular hotel for future visits. Nikon D5500 / AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G VR II / 1/400s / F3.5 / ISO 100 / 0.0 Nikon D5500 / AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G VR II / 1/600s / F3.5 / ISO 100 / 0.0 Nikon D5500 / AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G VR II / 1/400s / F3.5 / ISO 100 / 0.0 Nikon D5500 / AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G VR II / 1/500s / F4 / ISO 100 / 0.0     Camera :  Nikon D5500  at DPREVIEW     Lens      :  AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G VR II   at DPREVIEW    ...
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Location: 日本、〒905-0025 沖縄県名護市幸喜 幸喜ビーチ
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