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Thank you for using COOL JAPAN VIDEOS.
We sincerely appreciate your participation in the 30th COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest – “Memories of Travel in Japan.”
For this contest, we received a great number of heartfelt submissions capturing memorable moments encountered while traveling across Japan—ranging from scenic seasonal landscapes and historic townscapes to cultural experiences and heartwarming interactions with people.
Each photo, whether portraying a quiet moment during a trip or a uniquely Japanese atmosphere, left a lasting impression on us.
Award-winning entries were selected for their exceptional ability to express the charm of Japan, human connections formed through travel, and the unique character of each destination.
The COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest will continue to serve as a platform for sharing the beauty of Japan that you have discovered, with people all over the world.
We hope that your passion to convey Japan’s wonder reaches hearts across the globe.
We look forward to your participation in the next contest as well.
Thank you again for your continued support of COOL JAPAN VIDEOS.
Announcement of Results
If you were selected as a winner, please follow the proper procedures to receive your prize.
Beneath the fully bloomed sakura, elderly locals quietly enjoying the spring air create a scene that leaves a warm and lasting impression.
Watching them chatting together while gazing up at the blossoms overhead, one can’t help but feel it captures the quiet happiness of springtime in Japan.
The natural smiles of locals encountered on the road, and the gentle flow of time they embody, remind us of the true essence of a journey through Japan.
In the crisp Yamanashi air, this touching work beautifully harmonizes the drifting sakura petals with the warmth of human connection. We are pleased to award it an Honorable Mention.
In the gentle light of spring, the bridge and the mountain reflected on the lake create a scene so beautiful that it feels like a painted landscape.
The story of visiting with your parents carries the warmth of peaceful family time and the comforting familiarity of your hometown scenery.
This work, which blends the quiet atmosphere of a Japanese spring with the tenderness of family bonds, leaves viewers with a gentle and heartwarming afterglow. We are pleased to present it with an Honorable Mention.
The sight of a small train making its way through this vast scenery truly captures the essence of “memories of traveling in Japan.”
The story of being drawn to a single photo you saw online and setting out because you had to see it with your own eyes reflects the pure longing and serendipity that travel can bring.
In the wide expanse of nature, there are fleeting moments when people and scenery gently align.
This work captures that instant with care, awakening memories of past journeys in the hearts of those who view it.
We are pleased to present an Honorable Mention to this piece, which conveys a calm and gentle passage of time.
Unafraid of the ocean for the first time, they touch the sand and step toward the waves. The curiosity and growth captured in that moment feel truly precious.
A one-year-old’s “first trip” becomes an unforgettable memory for the whole family.
The child’s hair swaying in the sea breeze and the gentle scene lit by the evening sun reflect the calm rhythm of Kujukuri Beach and the warmth of family time.
This work beautifully captures a heartwarming moment filled with the discoveries and joy that travel can bring. We are pleased to present it with an Honorable Mention.
The excitement and thrill of unexpectedly encountering such an overwhelming spectacle during a trip with your spouse come through vividly in this work.
The photographer’s sense of wonder is just as powerful as the presence of the characters themselves, creating a photo that naturally brings a smile to anyone who sees it.
This playful piece beautifully blends Osaka’s unique sense of entertainment with the delightful surprise of travel, and we are pleased to present it with an Honorable Mention.
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The composition, in which you used a mirror you happened to notice on the quiet platform of a rural station to capture yourself as part of the scenery, leaves a striking impression.
With a Seishun 18 Ticket in hand, the moment you photographed “yourself here and now” from the free, personal perspective unique to solo travel conveys a mix of excitement, a touch of loneliness, and the thrill of moving forward.
The way the world reflected in the mirror overlaps with the actual platform scenery condenses the flow of travel time into a single vivid frame. This work presents the theme of “memories of traveling in Japan” through a unique viewpoint, and we are honored to present it with the Grand Prize.