Until the end of August, a train on the Owani Line in Aomori Prefecture will feature hundreds of goldfish lanterns...
Every year, a dazzling parade of boats carrying a portable shrine adds a burst of color to Matsushima Bay, one of Japan's most scenic spots.
Taketa City in Oita Prefecture is known for its historic water management facilities that play a vital role in agriculture, including the beautiful Hakusui Dam.
The construction site above Kitanomaki Tunnel was opened to the public for one day, unveiling a 50-meter-high scaffolding that resembled a giant metal fortress.
Moominvalley Park, the first Moomin amusement park outside of Finland, is welcoming visitors with a rainy season display featuring 1,000 umbrellas until July 7.
New timepieces from Japanese clock makers were dedicated at Omi Shrine in Shiga Prefecture to celebrate time and the advancement of clocks.
Due to popular demand, Zombie Train has been resurrected to haunt passengers with sharp dance moves for 90 minutes on the Watarase Keikoku Railway.
A photojournalist discovers eight guardrails on the side of the road, inexplicably arranged in a triangle and seemingly guarding nothing.
Hundreds of horseback warriors competed at a festival in Fukushima Prefecture with roots tracing back to the samurai Taira no Masakado.
Combining art, nature, and technology, the Art Aquarium presents an early summer exhibition featuring 5,000 goldfish and artwork by a renowned flower artist.
In early May, many gathered at Toyama Bay to catch firefly squid, which had surfaced near the shore in unusually large numbers during spawning season.
White, lilac, and pink flowers of over 350 wisteria trees burst into full bloom, spreading their sweet scent across the park in Tochigi Prefecture.