As December 31st drew to a close, I found myself at Hagi-no-Hira Observation Deck along…
Month: December 2023

Historic Charm: Winter at the Former Glover House
In the late afternoon of December, the Former Glover House, nestled in Glover Garden, Nagasaki,…

Timeless Grace of Oura Church: A Journey into Nagasaki’s Past
Nestled in the heart of Nagasaki city, Oura Church, the oldest surviving church edifice in…

Starry Canopy over Nagasaki: A Night View from Inasayama
As December’s chill settled over Nagasaki, I ascended Mount Inasa, eagerly anticipating the city’s famed…

Sweeping Views from the Sky: The Kiso Three Rivers and the Expansive Nobi Plain
In the afternoon of late December, I was treated to a spectacular view from my…

Aerial Majesty: Over the Snow-Capped Akaishi Mountains
In late December, from thousands of feet above, I captured the breathtaking expanse of Japan’s…

Autumn Meets Winter at Lake Kawaguchi: A Mount Fuji Panorama
In the late November noon, the shores of Lake Kawaguchi provided a serene vantage point…

Winter’s Prelude: The Pink Sasanqua of Kotoku-in
In the early afternoon of December at Kotoku-in, Kamakura City, I was greeted by the…

Twilight Illuminations: The Golden Glow of Tokyo Christmas Market
As dusk settled in mid-December, I ventured into Meiji Jingu Gaien, Tokyo, to witness the…

Gateway to Festivity: Tokyo Christmas Market 2023 at Dusk
As the evening set in mid-December, I captured the onset of festive cheer at the…