Soothing the soul with breathtaking photos of Japanese mountains
grape Japan has a fascination with breathtaking vistas—rightfully so, I might add. Sure enough, we’ve covered some of the more fantastic views caught on film:…
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Japanese photographer captures beautiful dreamy landscapes of Kamakura in infrared
Kamakura is a popular tourist spot and a great day-trip from the Tokyo area. The seaside Japanese city is not only known for surfing (at…
Natsuiro Photography: Interview with Shizuoka photographer Shinnosuke Uchida
For students all over Japan, March is the month of graduation. With the ongoing pandemic, many students have been unable to have mass graduation ceremonies,…
Japanese photographer captures ethereal image of “the castle in the clouds” at night
Did you know that there are several castles in Japan known as “castles in the sky”? When the weather conditions are just right, a sea…
Japanese photographer captures majestic Mount Fuji beaming with new snow
When it comes to Mount Fuji, there’s no such thing as too many photos, especially when they’re taken by talented photographers. Japan’s tallest and most…
Photographer Brings “The Phoenix Temple” to Life in these Gorgeous Photos
Working mainly in Kansai, Maeyama-san’s (@xxakaxxv) aim is to “move viewers with the beauty of scenic photographs.” Maeyama-san’s recent photography of Byōdō-in Temple’s main hall…
Have you seen Japan’s “highway to heaven”?
Here at grape Japan, we have had many opportunities to introduce Japanese photographer Hisa’s amazing images. Whether it’s the Rising Dragon Valley, an incredible shot…
Re:Construction is a dazzling exhibition by photographer Ryosuke Misawa
Photographer Ryosuke Misawa is holding a solo exhibition entitled ‘Re:Construction’ at the Shibuya branch of the Tsutaya chain of bookshops. Ryosuke Misawa is a celebrated…
Cat photographer Masayuki Oki’s work featured on new line of umbrellas & eco bags
If you’ve never seen photos taken by Masayuki Oki, you’re in for a treat. The Japanese photographer is known for his photos of cats getting…
Strikingly ominous photos of Mt. Fuji
Mt. Fuji is easily the most iconic symbol of Japan. Internauts often take pictures of the historic mountain, which only became a World Heritage Site…
Stop at the world’s largest outdoor bathroom on a day trip along the scenic Kominato Railway
The Kominato Line in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, which has been operating since 1917, is one of Japan’s most famous local railway lines. It uses…
Japanese photographer captures mystical shrines covered in snow
I probably don’t have to explain to anyone that Japan is a beautiful country, especially during winter. Snowfall differs across the country’s regions during the…
“It’s Sailor Moon!” Viral photo of Tokyo Skytree elicits comparisons with anime heroine’s wand
Gorgeous photos of Tokyo Skytree and the crescent moon Japanese photographer Yoshiyuki Harada (@yohar1114) specializes in nightscape photography. He mainly focuses on the Tokyo area…
Mt. Fuji could swallow this city whole
Fuji-san, the sacred mountain Photo by Mujo Mt. Fuji holds a special place in the hearts of the Japanese people. Physically, it’s the tallest mountain…
Kyoto photographer captures a mystical photo of a forest scene draped in morning mist
For anyone who has never been, Kyoto lives up to its reputation as one of the best big cities in the world. With over 17…