niponica

2021 NO.30

The Colors of Japan Resonating with the Soul

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Colors in Time

Enjoying the gradual change of scenery over the course of time.

Photos: amanaimages

Dawn breaks on the sacred Mount Fuji. Draped in a majestic aura, morning arrives.

A refreshing daytime spectacle with the autumn leaves sparkling in the mist of the splashing waterfall.
Oirase Gorge, Aomori Prefecture

A tranquil morning moment as the dim sunrise reflects off of the snow-blanketed garden.
Kenrokuen Garden, Ishikawa Prefecture

Bathed in the afternoon sunlight, the bountiful evergreen forests drop their shadows on the quiet water surface, creating an exquisite contrast of light and shade.
Kujuku Islands, Nagasaki Prefecture

Under the brilliant clear moon, the white castle walls with more than 400 years of history, emerge in the darkness of night.
Himeji Castle, Hyogo Prefecture

Vast grounds, with six ponds and thirteen manmade hills. The elegant and colorful panorama shimmers on the water surface at sunset.
Ritsurin Garden, Kagawa Prefecture

Hachimanzaka Slope runs straight to Hakodate Port. When it is time for the lamps to light up, the trees lining the street twinkle brightly.
Hakodate, Hokkaido Prefecture