The Japan Times Satoyama Photo Contest 2018 results are out (chosen by readers) – and the photos really do look quite spectacular! 

Location: Hoshi-toge, Niigata Pref.

Location: Itoshima-shi, Fukuoka Pref. (where it doesn’t snow very often). 

Location: Nantan-shi, Kyoto Pref.

Location: Kamiyamaguchi, Hayama-machi, Kanagawa Pref.

Location: Maruyama-Senmaida, Mie Pref.

Location: West Part of Yamagata-shi, Yamagata Pref.

For more information about the winners and their photos, click here.