Thank you everyone for your amazing entries for the 20th 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
Click here for the details page and contest overview
Announcement of Results
※In no particular order
If you were selected as a winner, please follow the proper procedures to receive your prize.
If you were selected as a winner, please follow the proper procedures to receive your prize.
Judges' Comments
Okinawan soul food Soki Soba
"Sumanume" is a restaurant with an Okinawan atmosphere that sounds like you're going to hear the sound of sanshin.It is said to be a very popular restaurant not only for local people but also for tourists.It's a masterpiece that I want to convey deliciousness to the world along with Japanese soba and udon.There are many local gourmet foods like "Soki Soba" throughout Japan.
"Sumanume" is a restaurant with an Okinawan atmosphere that sounds like you're going to hear the sound of sanshin.It is said to be a very popular restaurant not only for local people but also for tourists.It's a masterpiece that I want to convey deliciousness to the world along with Japanese soba and udon.There are many local gourmet foods like "Soki Soba" throughout Japan.
Judges' Comments
"Nishi-Azuma Mountain" Tree Icefield Across Yamagata and Fukushima Prefectures
Mt. Azuma in winter is called "Snow Monster" because it snows on conifers and looks like snowmen.It seems that people who have never climbed Mt. Azuma can enjoy tree ice while riding a lift.I chose one that captures the beautiful clear snowfield as a good work.
Mt. Azuma in winter is called "Snow Monster" because it snows on conifers and looks like snowmen.It seems that people who have never climbed Mt. Azuma can enjoy tree ice while riding a lift.I chose one that captures the beautiful clear snowfield as a good work.
Judges' Comments
Burning Autumn, Fukushima Prefecture Bandai Azuma Skyline
Bandai Azuma Skyline is popular as a driving and touring course, and you can feel the dignified morning air and the movement of your mind looking at the superb view next to your motorcycle.The vertical composition from the road in front to the sky makes you feel deeper and grander.
Bandai Azuma Skyline is popular as a driving and touring course, and you can feel the dignified morning air and the movement of your mind looking at the superb view next to your motorcycle.The vertical composition from the road in front to the sky makes you feel deeper and grander.
Judges' Comments
Showa Retro Hokkaido's Inari Koji
"Inari Koji" is full of retro vibes that are likely to appear in Showa movies, and colorful signs are lined up vertically and horizontally.You can enjoy nostalgic alley scenery such as a bulletin board illuminated by naked light bulbs."When I visited Obihiro, I chose this work that I wanted to stop by as a good one.
"Inari Koji" is full of retro vibes that are likely to appear in Showa movies, and colorful signs are lined up vertically and horizontally.You can enjoy nostalgic alley scenery such as a bulletin board illuminated by naked light bulbs."When I visited Obihiro, I chose this work that I wanted to stop by as a good one.
Judges' Comments
"Daihonzan Daishoin" in Miyajima wearing autumn fog
Kukai (Kobo Daishi) was opened, and "Daihonzan Daishoin," a historic temple in Miyajima, is also a temple where you can visit local warehouses such as "500 Rahan statues.""The scenery of Jizo-sama lined up in steps with autumn leaves, and fog floating in the sun must have been more divine and fantastic than the picture."
Kukai (Kobo Daishi) was opened, and "Daihonzan Daishoin," a historic temple in Miyajima, is also a temple where you can visit local warehouses such as "500 Rahan statues.""The scenery of Jizo-sama lined up in steps with autumn leaves, and fog floating in the sun must have been more divine and fantastic than the picture."
Thank you
for all your submissions!
for all your submissions!
"Aikura Gasshozukuri Village" in Toyama Prefecture is a national designated historical site and registered as a World Heritage Site. If you look down from the snow-covered mountain, you will see cherry trees.We have selected the works of original Japanese scenery that you can feel the transition from winter to spring as the grand prize.