Spirited Away In Winter: A Japanese Hot Spring Town That Feels Frozen In A Bygone Era
Many of Japan’s more traditional travel spots gain an extra level of beauty when coated under a blanket of snow, as some recent breathtaking scenes…
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Under Heavy Snowfall, Kyoto Turned Into A Stunning Winter Wonderland
It’s no secret that Kyoto is a must-visit for anyone looking for beautiful scenery in Japan. Long regarded as Japan’s mecca of culture and tradition,…
Traditional Japanese Inn Hopes To Stay In Business By Offering Facility For Cosplay Photoshoots
Even for a traditional Japanese inn that’s as relaxing and charming as Koma No O in Okayama Prefecture, it’s not easy staying afloat amongst the…
Cat Owner Is Having A Hard Time Taking A Good Picture Of His Black Cat
Be careful where you walk, because you might step on a cat… Uploaded by Japanese Twitter user @peco_4696, this picture of his black cat Hijiki…
88-Year-Old Photographer’s Comical New Year’s Postcards Will Kick 2017 Off With A Laugh
You may have seen 88-year-old amateur photographer Kimiko Nishimoto’s comical self-portraits before. With a sharp eye for humor and the ability to laugh at herself,…
Japanese Rock Balancing Artist’s Masterpieces Appear To Defy The Laws Of Gravity
Most people will look at a rock and just see a rock, but Japanese rock balancing artist Kokei Mikuni sees them as possible components of…
Century-Old Photos Show Life In Yokohama During Years Of Flourishing Foreign Trade
Yokohama, Japan’s second largest city by population, has always been known as one of the country’s most international areas. Home to the Port of Yokohama,…
Open Up Your Umbrella To See Beautiful 360° Photography With The Panorella
We’ve some creative uses for umbrellas in Japan before, whether it be martial arts, admiring traditional styles, and of course the now infamous umbrellas that…
Hoot Shrine: New Japanese Owl Shrine Cafe Boasts “Prettiest Place To Take Pictures Of Owls”
Of Japan’s many animal-themed cafes, or shops where you can interact with cute animals while enjoying a refreshment, you may be acquainted with cat cafes…
Nighttime Tokyo Photography Colors Modern Metropolis In Pink
Brussels-based Xavier Portela is a photographer, filmmaker, and traveler who lives to capture the world through the lens of his camera. In his album Tokyo’s…
Self-Taught Photographer Captures Japan’s Brilliant Summer Fireworks
Fireworks are one of the most popular summer pastimes in Japan, and people gather with those closest to them to spend evenings at one of…
Take Pictures In The Armor Of Famous Samurai At Tokyo’s New Photo Studio
We live in a world where it is extremely easy to take fun, memorable pictures and edit them in any way our hearts desire. But…
Man Sneaks Into Fukushima’s Abandoned Red Zone And Photographs A Town Untouched Since 2011
The idea of exploring and documenting abandoned towns and areas is something that appeals to many photographers as well as the inner-adventurer in people. However,…
This Photographer Captured The Delicate Beauty Of Bonsai Perfectly
The Japanese art of bonsai has a rather unique type of beauty. While the actual aesthetic of the trees themselves is obviously charming, bonsai trees…
Stunning Painting-Like Photography Shows Off The Beauty Of Rainy Season In Japan
Japan’s rainy season, or tsuyu (梅雨), can be downright oppressive. Muggy and humid weather coupled with heavy rain make it a complete sweat-fest, and for…