I was finally able to attend the 145-year-old ritual to purify the sacred object, which I had always wanted to see.
It was an overwhelming sight to see the local young men carrying the portable shrine through the blazing bonfires, kicking up sparks as they went.
A photographer specializing in landscape imagery, capturing moments during weekend travels. Focused on expressing fleeting light, silence, and the emotional atmosphere of nature, the work seeks to resonate quietly with viewers’ memories and senses. Recipient of 2nd Place and Gold at the Tokyo International Foto Awards, and Gold at the New York Photography Awards. Continues to explore and reveal hidden beauty within everyday landscapes through travel and photography.
Awards Recipient of 2nd Place and Gold at the Tokyo International Foto Awards, and Gold at the New York Photography Awards.