Weeping Sakura
In the stillness of a rural temple cemetery, a grand old weeping cherry tree blooms with branches heavy with soft pink and white blossoms, its roots resting beneath generations. Petals drift in the breeze, like quiet echoes of lives once lived, reminding us that life, in some form, always continues.
Hotaru Waterway Park
Colorful koinobori (carp streamers) flutter in the spring breeze beneath snowy mountains and cherry blossoms in Japan, symbolizing strength, courage, and hope for children’s growth and success during the Boy’s Day celebration.
Jisso-ji Temple Belfry
Traditional wooden bell tower at Jisso-ji Temple in the Hokuto region of Yamanashi, Japan. Featuring stout corner pillars and an open design, the bell tower houses a large bronze bell suspended from a central beam. This architectural style dates back to the 13th century. While thatched roofs were once common, tiled roofs now dominate temple structures in Japan.
Sakura & Nobori
A long exposure evening shot of the Niōmon Gate at Gumyoji Temple in Yokohama. The photo captures the stone staircase leading down to the illuminated wooden gate, framed by blooming cherry blossoms. Red nobori flags, blurred in motion, line the stairs, creating a sense of gentle movement against the calm, historic backdrop.