This is the SL Fuyu-no-Shitsugen Train I rode it for the first time in two years and enjoyed photographing it the next day. It runs mainly on weekends through early March and I think you can board on Saturdays or Sundays if you don't insist on choosing a specific seat.

Mount Fujiwara and Sangi Railway (Hokusei Line) Inabe City, Mie Prefecture January 24, 2026

[Sky and Frost-Covered Trees] Last Friday (January 23) I went to Gokase Highland Ski Resort. The sky was clear that day, making it not only perfect for skiing but also ideal for photography. I warmed my freezing hands as best I could and protected my camera from the cold while shooting. I plan to share these images unedited. The Gokase Tourism Association’s Instagram photo contest “Winter in Gokase 2026” is still accepting entries, so please consider submitting your work!

🌼We updated the daffodil bloom report🌼 They are still in full bloom! We include detailed photos and descriptions from around the garden🌿✨ We look forward to your impressions and comments like “I went!”😌💭 https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20260126...

On a clear, cold winter day, our family enjoyed flying kites in a park with a great view of Mount Fuji.

hoshino resort tomamu Ice Village This is a wedding at the Ice Chapel. Three ceremonies are held each day, and fireworks are set off at the end of each service.

In front of Yonezawa Shrine in Yamagata Prefecture. I photographed a lone tree against the blue sky, using the raised snowbank formed by roadside snow clearing as the foreground.

In Shimizu Yoshiwara, Shizuoka City. I took a long exposure before sunrise over Mount Fuji, keeping some city lights in the frame to capture the pre-dawn scene.

On a bitterly cold winter morning, before the sun broke the horizon, I found a frosty fantasy on the window glass.

Around Shiga Highlands / Ishinoyu. On a cold morning, rime ice had formed on a small tree at my feet and glittered.

At Shiga Highlands. Against a clear blue sky, trees dusted with fresh snow on their branches stood out beautifully.

Around Maruike in the Shiga Highlands. On a morning after fresh snow fell, the sparkling new snow was dazzling.

The exercise rides for horses at Tokachi Ranch have started again this year. They are said to have begun to relieve lack of exercise in pregnant mares. Now they have become a popular midwinter event in the Tokachi region.

On a snowy night, I finished my meal and stepped out into the inn’s garden. I thought about the arrangement of the Shirakaba trees, imagined stopping the snow, and let the scene grow in my mind.

Morning light set the fresh snowfield aglow, making the trees’ frost and the snow surface sparkle.

The morning sun rose above Minokake Rock in Minami‑Izu, and the surface of the water began to gleam.

On a chilly morning in late February, a mist hung over the sea around Minami‑Izu’s Minokake Rocks, lending the scene a dreamlike quality.

Kneeling quietly against a deep black background. With closed eyes, what is on their mind? All that remains in the darkness is emotion. #Portrait #Art Photography #Expressive Photography #Photography of Japan #Cool Japan You may use this as-is for Cool Japan. Shall we go for the next one?

Yokohama Noge The beauty of lowered eyes quietly leaves an impression in this shot. I captured the moment when the air slowly shifts from winter to spring. If expressed in color, it feels almost white. photo yutti model SAGI #portrait #artphotography #japanesephotography #seasonalchange #cooljapan

Good morning! The blooms are advancing! What will this week's cold snap do?! Tsukigase Plum Valley Plum Festival February 14, 2026–March 29, 2026

i took this photo near our house, and I really liked it, so I decided to post it here. It’s my first time using this platform and posting here, so I don’t really know much yet.

A Slightly Snowy Gujo Hachiman Castle Date: December 2025 Location: Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture * Flight application for Gujo Hachiman approved * Comprehensive unmanned aircraft flight permit obtained from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism * Flight plan submitted and flight log prepared

At Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano Prefecture, photographed Title: Reverie

I photographed this at a campsite in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture in December. The air was clear and beautiful.

The time has finally come!! Tsukigase’s major event that draws about 200,000 visitors over roughly three weeks!! The Tsukigase Plum Grove Plum Festival!! Tsukigase Plum Grove was designated as Japan’s first nationally recognized Place of Scenic Beauty!! We look forward to welcoming many visitors again this year!!

Kuwanouchi Shrine Night Kagura & Kotono Shrine Night Kagura From the evening of January 10 into the morning of January 11, the Kuwanouchi Shrine Night Kagura and the Kotono Shrine Night Kagura were safely offered again this year 👹 I can still hear the drumbeat pounding in the back of my ears and the clear, high sound of the flute ringing in my mind 😆 You could hear the dancers’ breathing, see children watching intently, and feel the atmosphere of kagura as locals and returnees to Gokase gathered together ✨ We were treated to another wonderful performance this year 🥰 This beautiful night was made possible by the preservation society members who trained diligently, the local women’s association who served warm meals and drinks through the night, and the officers and staff who worked tirelessly to ensure smooth operations. The smiles of the visitors who return to this place each year exist because of the devoted support of these community members 👏 We would be happy to watch over this proud Gokase kagura tradition with you again next year and the year after 💕 Thank you very much to everyone who came from afar in the cold!

I went to Hatsumode at Inuyama Naritasan Temple in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture. These are a monkey chimaki from Nikko Saru Land and Arii.

From Hakuba Mountain Harbor, you can see breathtaking views of the Northern Alps on clear days. The first time I saw them, I was so captivated by the scenery that I lost myself for a while.

This is the nighttime view of Kaiyukan Aquarium at Mount Tenpō in Osaka. The winter night breeze chilled the air and sharpened the scenery, making it feel just right.