Contemporary Art243 entries
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Zao Snow Monsters
The snow monsters. One of the few large fields of frost-covered trees anywhere in the world.
Hanamiyama
A flower farmer opened his own hillside to the public without charge. A paradise, in Fukushima.
Nagaoka Fireworks
It began as a memorial to those killed in the war. The Shosanshakudama and the Phoenix rise over the river.
Shiroyone Senmaida
One thousand and four small paddies on a slope running down to the sea. Lit up in winter.
Amanohashidate
One of the three great views of Japan: 8,000 pines on a sandbar 3.6 kilometres long.
Mozu-Furuichi Kofun
The tomb of Emperor Nintoku runs 486 metres. Among the largest graves in the world.
Mt. Yoshino
Thirty thousand shiroyama cherry trees. Shugendo practitioners planted them, generation after generation, as sacred trees.
Hashiguiiwa
A line of rocks said to be what remains of Kobo Daishi's attempt to build a bridge in one night.
Tottori Sand Dunes
Two point four kilometres north to south, sixteen east to west. Wind ripples and sand curtains form here.
Taishakukyo
The limestone natural bridge Onbashi is one of the three great natural bridges of Japan.
Akiyoshidai
The largest karst plateau in Japan. Limestone outcrops stand about like a flock of sheep.
Akiyoshido
One of the largest limestone caves in Japan. The Golden Pillar rises deep inside.
Zenigata Sunae
A sand drawing in the shape of a Kanei-tsuho coin. Seeing it is said to keep you from want of money.
Setouchi Triennale
Twelve islands and two ports are the stage. Held once every three years.