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.
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