Photo from the real life holy site of Makoto Shinkai’s Your Name leaves netizens speechless
While there are definitely some photogenic places around Japan that strikingly look like anime scenes come to life, fans use the term seichi (“Holy Ground”…
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One shot of Japan’s sea of nemophilas that will give you goosebumps
Located in Ibaraki prefecture, Japan’s Hitachi Seaside Park is known to basically be heaven on earth for fans of flowers. No matter whether you’re admiring…
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…
Adorable Totoro cat in Japan shows cats can turn into anything
While cat lovers are always quick snap a pic anytime their kitty decided to flash their feline grace, very few things motivate a cat owner…
Photographer shows why the Pink Moon hits differently in Japan
In some places such as North America, April’s full moon is known as the “Pink Moon” due to the emergence of a seasonal flower called…
In “most beautiful” nighttime sakura photo, cherry blossoms aren’t the real star
One of the biggest highlights of spring in Japan is undoubtedly sakura. When cherry blossoms are in full bloom, many organize hanami (cherry blossom viewing)…
Photographer captures miracle above the world’s largest torii gate and sea of sakura
The Grand Shrine of Kumano Hongu Taisha in Wakayama prefecture is one of the region’s three famous shrines, and its Hongu Oyunohara torii gate is…
Gorgeous lantern-lit sakura path beckons netizens to another world
The 5-kilometer pathways along the Saho River are known as Nara’s largest cherry blossom viewing spot, making for a truly breathtaking area to take in…
Magical abandoned Japanese train station has people seeing anime brought to life
Photographer Yukari (@mitsuyuka_lp) is known for her stellar photography showing off natural beauty around the many prefectures of Japan. In particular, however, she has a…
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…
How a photographer was Spirited Away on a magical Japanese seaside train
Talented photographer 7 (@_szuna) is known for capturing gorgeous shots throughout Japan, including of Asakusa as a gorgeous winter wonderland. Their latest shot is being…
Photographer captures miracle moment at Japan’s last five-story pagoda
Bitchu Kokubunji Temple is located in Soja City, Okayama prefecture, and needs no added flourish to be a source of great photography. It’s said to…
Photographer perfectly captures aerial anime battle between bunnies
It’s often cats that surprise us with their midair acrobatics, twisting and turning in ways that look straight out of an action film when caught…
Twitter touched by grey heron’s adorable moral quandary between stores
The long-legged grey heron enjoys a bit of an admired image in Japan, found sometimes gracefully perusing gardens, wading rivers, and has been depicted often…