Photographer captures perfect shots of Japan’s Great Buddha “crying”
Japan boasts several impressive “Great Buddha” statues, but the Ushiku Daibutsu in Ibaraki prefecture is perhaps its most photogenic. Surrounded by beautiful flower gardens, the…
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Japanese photographer captures stunning view of snow-covered Kyoto Sandbar
In winter, due to dryness, less moisture particles in the air, and stable air current, the sky is generally clearer compared to what it is…
‘Japan, as not seen in the guidebooks’ – Chris Broad on conveying a Japan that even Japanese people overlook
He was nominated to call out the Word of the Year in 2017, cycled 2,000km across Japan on a pushbike (not a racer), suffered defeat…
Japanese photog captures mystical scene of a torii gate standing in the golden mist of dawn
Yahiko Village 彌彦村 is home to Yahiko Shrine 彌彦神社, one of the most famous powerful spots in Niigata Prefecture. The “Ōtorii (Great Gate)” 大鳥居 of…
Japan’s first permanent urban ropeway to open in Yokohama city from April
It is no secret that Japan prides itself on its transportation industry. If you’ve been to Japan it’s highly unlikely that you’ve missed an opportunity…
Japanese mangaka Ozaki Keishi creates manga based on his real-life international marriage
It is a fact that manga is popular and loved by many people around the world. These Japanese comic books have many genres and subgenres,…
Photographer captures stunning shots of mountain shrine blanketed in snow
Japanese Twitter user and photographer Yuji Shibasaki (@Yuji_48) writes that he focuses on snapping shots of night views and starry skies in Tokyo and Saitama….
Waterless “air onsen” provides new way to relax in traditional Japanese hot springs
Onsen, or traditional Japanese hot springs, are perhaps the most relaxing highlight of spending time at a Japanese inn or just a day at a…
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A heart-warming story for the pandemic: meeting old friends back home [manga]
It looks like it’s going to be a long winter. I’m sure I don’t need to tell you. Although there appears to be relief from…
Natsume Sōseki in London: “a dog thrown into the company of wolves.”
Natsume Sōseki 夏目漱石 is one of Japan’s most famous novelists, and the only one to grace a banknote. He is credited with pioneering the synthesis…
Pikachu announces new colorful Pokémon manhole covers installed in Nara prefecture
Pokémon fans in Japan have recently been treated to a project called Pokéfuta, or Poké Lids, which has seen Pokémon-themed manhole covers installed in towns…
Photographer captures perfectly timed shots of Japan’s beautiful Shirakawa-go
You may remember Japanese photographer Hisa (@Hisa0808) for his gorgeous set of photos showing off the historic mountain settlement of Shirakawa-go blanketed in snow. The…
“Are you a messenger of the gods?”: Japanese photog’s mysterious shot of a shrine at night
Visiting a Shinto shrine in the middle of the night is not usually recommended. Some Japanese people think that ghosts may appear… One night, at…
A trip to Todoroki Valley, Tokyo’s tucked-away green oasis
Tokyo has its share of immaculately manicured gardens and even has some spacious parks, but it’s hard to find a place of untended nature where…
Haunting photography of abandoned and submerged Japanese village draws survival horror comparisons
You may remember Maeyama’s (@xxakaxxv), a talented Japanese photographer who seeks out gorgeous scenery in western Japan, for their capturing of a magical train ride…