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Under the theme of “Summer in Japan,” we received a wonderful variety of entries showcasing fireworks, festivals, seaside scenes, and other refreshing summer traditions.
Each submission beautifully captured the unique seasonal colors and joyful moments of people enjoying summer in Japan, warmly touching the hearts of those who view them.
When selecting the winning works, we placed emphasis not only on the visual beauty of summer scenes but also on the expressions of Japan’s culture and natural atmosphere.
Moving forward, COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will continue to serve as a platform to share Japan’s attractions with a global audience.
We hope your desire to convey the wonders of Japan reaches the hearts of people all over the world.
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The grand procession of the sacred mikoshi draws a crowd of enthusiastic onlookers who raise their smartphones to record the event. The lively atmosphere of Gion, where tradition meets modernity, conveys the vibrancy of the festival and the distinct summer mood unique to Kyoto.
Through this photo, one can sense a warmth that invites viewers to experience Kyoto's summer festival themselves.
The colorful mizu-mikuji (water fortune slips) set beside the cat also add a splash of color to the summer shrine scenery.
This photo communicates a gentle summer atmosphere that makes visitors feel a sense of familiarity.
The beach is lively and cheerful, filled with many people who have come to swim. Its easy access from the city center of Naha makes it clear why this spot attracts many tourists.
The photo captures the charm of this place as an ideal location to spend a summer moment, inviting viewers to visit.
Behind them, the clear blue Seto Inland Sea stretches out, evoking the summer island scenery. As mentioned in the submission, this festival reflects the summer traditions that have been handed down through generations in the local community.
The photo capturing this harmonious moment of the festival with nature conveys a lively yet somehow serene atmosphere of a summer island, making it truly inviting to visit.
The fishing boat moving through the vast ocean evokes a moment of a summer day, presenting a peaceful scene that looks as if it could be drawn in a summer vacation diary. Under the midsummer blue sky, the refreshing hues of the sea are captivating, conveying the natural beauty typical of summer in this location.
It is a photo that invites visitors to experience a relaxing and serene time.
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This approachable and lively summer scene communicates the joy of insect collecting to the viewer, evoking a charm that makes one want to visit the place. His anticipation of catching many insects comes through directly from his figure seen from behind.
Capturing a child's time spent in nature, this simple and warm work is a memorable representation of a Japanese summer.