Hanami Couple
Itabashi offers one of the best Hanami spot in Tokyo.
Hanami
Here’s a collection of pictures about hanami and flowers—delicate cherry blossoms in full bloom, vibrant petals floating in the breeze, and gatherings under trees celebrating the fleeting beauty of spring. From soft pink sakura to colorful arrangements, these photos capture the charm and joy of nature’s seasonal display. A feast for the eyes and a celebration of renewal!
Hokkaido Flowers
On holidays in Hokkaido, I wanted to travel light so decided to leave the RF50mm/f1.2L at home and took a much lighter RF50mm/f1.8 with me. Of course, it’s nowhere as good as the 1.2 but is the L version ten times as good (as it roughly costs 10 times as much). Not sure… I hope…
Night Flower
Large aperture at night with IBIS: thank you Fuji!
Cemetery Hanami
Enjoying being in Tokyo (and not on a business trip) for some new Hanami opportunities, this time with the “boys” in a famous cemetery in Tokyo. Lovely place.
Edogawa Hanami
More than 10 years in Iidabshi and this is my first visit there, just a 20min walk from Iidabashi and one subway stop away: Edogawabashi.
First Sakuras
First Sakuras blooming in Tokyo and this year, no business trip flying me away during the Hanami season – happy, happy!
Lousy Hanami
The combination of bad weather and a business trip made this hanami season horrible for me. Just a few hours to take a few pictures around home. 90mm/f2 mounted on the X-T2. This is actually my 2nd copy of the 90mm – the first one had some particles of dust in the lens, which makes…
Roses and Rain
A delicate close-up of rain-kissed roses in Hakone, their petals glistening with water droplets. The Panasonic Leica Summilux 15mm @ f/1.7 paints a dreamy bokeh backdrop, softly blurring the lush greenery and rain-speckled surroundings. The colors are rich but need a bit of tweaking—Adobe’s RAW handling strikes again. With some fine adjustments, though, it’s all…
Shinrin Koen
Shinrin Koen in Chiba truly earns its spot as the ultimate park escape near Tokyo. Just an hour’s drive from the city, it’s a green wonderland perfect for families and adventurers alike. Kids will love the wide-open spaces and fun activities, while parents can soak in the serene beauty of nature. Getting around is half…
Flowers & Flowers
Shinrin Koen, Japan’s sprawling natural playground, is a flower lover’s dream. Come spring, fields burst into life with waves of nemophila, their tiny blue petals mimicking a sky that’s fallen to earth. In autumn, crimson kochia balls roll out like fluffy fireballs, painting the landscape in dramatic reds. No matter the season, Shinrin Koen’s blooms…