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

Greetings

Thank you everyone for your amazing entries for the 5th COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest - Places in Japan you want to visit After Corona.
This was the 5th COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest, and thanks to everyone submitting so many beautiful photos, we have received tons of amazing entries.

The new coronavirus has been plaguing us since last year, but with the start of vaccinations, there are signs that it may soon be under control.
The travel, tourism, food and beverage industries, and the Japanese economy have been hit hard, and our lives and work styles have also changed dramatically, but we're sure that a bright future awaits us at after Corona.

In this photo contest, we received many submissions of places in Japan that people would like to visit after Corona.
Not only the winning entries, but also the entries that were unfortunately not selected are full of charm.

We hope that this photo contest will encourage more people from abroad to visit Japan and Japanese people to explore their country after Corona.

Please visit the following URL to see the many wonderful entries we received for this photo contest.
https://cooljapan-videos.com/en/posts?tags=2550&image=1

We will continue to devise various ways to convey the appeal of Japan to people around the world, and create a website that pursues convenience so that as many people as possible can use it.

These COOL JAPAN VIDEOS photo contests will continue to be held on a regular basis.
We hope that by posting information about Japan, more and more people will learn about everything the country has to offer and visit Japan after Corona.

Thank you for your continued support of COOL JAPAN VIDEOS.

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.
「COOL JAPAN VIDEOS」Photo Contest Grand Prize
Judges' Comments
This year's grand prize winner is a scene of a Japanese city at night with neon lights.
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.
「COOL JAPAN VIDEOS」Photo Contest Honorable Mention
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.
「COOL JAPAN VIDEOS」Photo Contest Honorable Mention
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.
「COOL JAPAN VIDEOS」Photo Contest Honorable Mention
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.
「COOL JAPAN VIDEOS」Photo Contest Honorable Mention
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.
「COOL JAPAN VIDEOS」Photo Contest Honorable Mention
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.
Thank you
for all your submissions!

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