Viral photo shows Japan’s cutest bird in rare “sleepy” pose
With its white, round and fluffy shape, the シマエナガ shimaenaga, or long-tailed tit, has earned the nickname “snow fairy” in Japan since it is so…
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Mysterious tree looks like it belongs in a scene from Princess Mononoke
Photographer Hisa (@Hisa0808) captures spectacular and impressive Japanese scenery from his unique perspective. A recent photo he posted on his Twitter account has been getting…
Japanese photog’s stunning photo “captures” the Milky Way, as well as over 352,000 likes
“I captured the Milky Way.” Such was the caption for a stunning photo in a Tweet that has garnered over 352,000 likes at the time…
Rabbits are said to be “expressionless” and yet… Surprising photo captures a miraculous moment
Rabbits are sometimes referred to as “expressionless.” Indeed, compared to cats and dogs, it may seem that there is little change in their facial expressions….
Wow! What beautiful fireworks! Wisteria flowers burst forth in breathtaking photo
From now until May 22nd, the Fujinohana Monogatari Ofuji Festival is taking place at the Ashikaga Flower Park, famous nationwide for its incredibly vibrant display…
“Where’s the princess?” Gorgeous tulip field in Japan looks like a fairytale setting
Famous for nemophila Do you know the Hitachi Seaside Park located in Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture? The park is famous for its nemophila flowers (Nemophila…
How to equip yourself for an Isekai adventure: Japan’s “Isekai Market”
If you’ve been reading manga or watching anime in the last two decades, then you probably know about the 異世界 isekai genre. Popularized by works…
Japan’s cutest bird becomes “Onigiri Inception”
Photographer captures “Japan’s cutest bird” The long-tailed tit (shima enaga in Japanese, usually written シマエナガ and rarely 島柄長), is sometimes called “the cutest bird in…
Pokémon champion? Photog’s stunning shot of diver and belugas at Shimane AQUAS Aquarium
Japanese aquarium photographer Tsukasa Shiromi 銀鏡つかさ (@tsukarium) amazes his fans with stunning photos of sea creatures captured at aquariums as well as other animals throughout…
This mountain hot spring town may be Japan’s most photogenic winter wonderland
Japanese musician, photographer and Twitter user あゆ Ayu (@auki999) posted a beautiful photo they took in Ginzan Onsen 銀山温泉, a hot spring resort nested in…
Japanese photographer found the perfect fall foliage spot to document his family’s growth
Japanese photographer Masaya (@88Masaya) takes pictures of his family with beautiful natural backgrounds. He says he has a specific place where he takes his family…
The closest thing to Demon Slayer’s blue spider lily? Photos of gorgeously shaded flowers go viral
As fans of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba surely know, the Blue Spider Lily (青い彼岸花 aoi higanbana) was a crucial ingredient for the medicine developed…
Photograph captures mysterious pillars of light in the night sky. What do they mean?
Readers who pay close attention to the news may recall recent interesting headlines from the US. Several outlets covered a case made by a team…
These impressive photos of the Olympic Torch look like CG imagery or a scene from an anime
After the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, the Olympic Flame was transferred to a new location in the Daiba 台場 neighborhood of Tokyo. The…
These photos from Kyoto’s ‘Temple of Wind Chimes’ captures the magic of Japan’s summer
Located in a part of Kyoto known for matcha, Shōjuin Temple 正寿院 in Uji has been giving tourists a splendid view to enjoy their tea…