Thank you everyone for your amazing entries for the 5th 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 as a winner, please follow the proper procedures to receive your prize.
There were some winners who were selected but we were unable to contact them.
If you were selected as a winner, please follow the proper procedures to receive your prize.
Judges' Comments
This photo is of a couple enjoying one of Japan's most popular summer festivals.
Unfortunately, many festivals and events have been cancelled in various areas this year.
We've chosen this work with the hope that the sounds of the festival music will echo throughout the city, and that the scenery that makes our hearts dance will return.
Unfortunately, many festivals and events have been cancelled in various areas this year.
We've chosen this work with the hope that the sounds of the festival music will echo throughout the city, and that the scenery that makes our hearts dance will return.
Judges' Comments
This is a photo that was taken at Asahiyama Zoo in Hokkaido.
In the midst of falling snow, the expression on their faces is simply beautiful, showing a will that seems to defy reality.
Seeing this dignified expression made us want to go see the animals at the zoo after Corona.
We chose this work because it resonated with the theme of places we would like to visit after Corona.
In the midst of falling snow, the expression on their faces is simply beautiful, showing a will that seems to defy reality.
Seeing this dignified expression made us want to go see the animals at the zoo after Corona.
We chose this work because it resonated with the theme of places we would like to visit after Corona.
Judges' Comments
This is a photo of the Chirihama Nagisa Driveway in Ishikawa Prefecture.
You can drive along the sandy beach that has been featured in many commercials.
The Corona pandemic has made it difficult for many to gather with their families, so we chose this work with the hope that people will soon be able to go out with their families and friends without hesitation and fear after Corona.
You can drive along the sandy beach that has been featured in many commercials.
The Corona pandemic has made it difficult for many to gather with their families, so we chose this work with the hope that people will soon be able to go out with their families and friends without hesitation and fear after Corona.
Judges' Comments
Corona has forced us to endure canceling some of Japan's most important traditional and cultural events.
We chose this photo with the hope that more people around the world, who want to come to Japan but cannot, can learn about Japanese traditions.
We chose this photo with the hope that more people around the world, who want to come to Japan but cannot, can learn about Japanese traditions.
Judges' Comments
A fireworks display brightly lights up the night sky in summer.
Unfortunately, fireworks displays have been cancelled in many places this year.
After corona has been overcome, we'll be able to once again create memorable moments looking up at the beautiful spectacles.
We have chosen this work in the hope that such a time will come soon.
Unfortunately, fireworks displays have been cancelled in many places this year.
After corona has been overcome, we'll be able to once again create memorable moments looking up at the beautiful spectacles.
We have chosen this work in the hope that such a time will come soon.
Thank you
for all your submissions!
for all your submissions!
The lights in the downtown area, which we have always taken for granted, have become lonely due to Corona.
We chose this work with the hope that the colorful neon lights and the smiling faces of the people will soon return.