Thank you everyone for your amazing entries for the 4th COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest.
After thorough screening, we have decided on the prize-winning entries and will announce the results here.
Click here for the details page and contest overview
After thorough screening, we have decided on the prize-winning entries and will announce the results here.
Click here for the details page and contest overview
Announcement of Results
※In no particular order
There were some winners who were selected but we were unable to contact them.
If you were selected, please click the "Accept Prize" button to receive your prize.
There were some winners who were selected but we were unable to contact them.
If you were selected, please click the "Accept Prize" button to receive your prize.
Judges' Comments
Yabusame (horseback archery) is a traditional Japanese event that has been passed down for generations.
The dynamic sight of the horse galloping through the cherry blossoms in full bloom and the dignified appearance of the female rider reminded us of the beauty of Japanese tradition.
The dynamic sight of the horse galloping through the cherry blossoms in full bloom and the dignified appearance of the female rider reminded us of the beauty of Japanese tradition.
Judges' Comments
The row of cherry trees looks as if it's watching over and gently enveloping the child as it grows.
This photo conveys a warmth of spring that would put a smile on anyone's face.
This photo conveys a warmth of spring that would put a smile on anyone's face.
Judges' Comments
The collaboration of the cherry blossoms in full bloom and the sea of clouds that can be seen at Omori Resort Village in Omori, Yokote, Akita Prefecture, created a work that expresses the beauty of Japan's nature.
We chose this photo as it captures the rare sight of a sea of clouds, which only appears when the conditions are just right.
We chose this photo as it captures the rare sight of a sea of clouds, which only appears when the conditions are just right.
Judges' Comments
The still-white mountains of Hakuba and the cherry blossoms in full bloom conveyed the arrival of a new season.
We chose this photo because of the superb angle, capturing both the lingering snow and the cherry blossoms in a single photo, allowing us to feel the four seasons of Japan.
We chose this photo because of the superb angle, capturing both the lingering snow and the cherry blossoms in a single photo, allowing us to feel the four seasons of Japan.
Judges' Comments
The contrast between the long, beautiful jet-black tail feathers and the plum blossoms is breathtaking, and it feels as though you're witnessing a traditional Japanese spring scene.
Thank you
for all your submissions!
for all your submissions!
We would like to award the Grand Prize to the entry that expresses a path to hope, as if heading towards the exit of a Corona filled world.