Please post pics of 'Summer in Japan!'

Please post any pics you have of wintry Japan!

With the mind detached, one's place becomes remote.
Picking chrysanthemums by the eastern hedge
I catch sight of the distant southern hills:
The mountain air is lovely as the sun sets
And flocks of flying birds return together
In these things is a fundamental truth
I would like to tell, but lack the words

(Inspired by富士さんphoto)

From Columbia Anthology of Trad. Chinese Literature

In times of drought, cry tears of sympathy.
In summers cold, walk with concern and empathy.

Stand apart from the unknowing masses:
It's better to be dismissed as useless than flattered as a great man.

from "Ame ni mo makezu"

Has anyone been to this matsuri? Recommended?

Japanese site http://www.snowfes.com/

English http://www.snowfes.com/english/index.html