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6 Years of Daily Photos from Japan, Top 20 Readers Choice

Tue, November 24, 2015, by Muza-chan

Another year passed so fast, and it’s time for another anniversary, 6 years since the first “A Japan Photo per Day” article. Like every year, I want to share this anniversary with you, my friends from all around the world, who share my passion for Japanese culture, travel, and photography.

6 Years of Daily Japan Photos... Top 20 Visitors Choice
6 Years of Daily Japan Photos… Top 20 Visitors Choice

I hope that these daily photos brought you much joy, and a feeling of Japan. Thank you very much for your feedback and encouragements, and like every year before, here is a top 20 of the most popular photos of the passed year, in countdown order.

20. Japanese traditional house, Hibachi [read more]

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Kodokan, Mito
Kodokan, Mito

19. Simply beautiful Japanese scenes, Namba streets by night [read more]

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Namba, Osaka
Namba, Osaka

18. Tokyo Midtown Christmas lights [read more]

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Midtown, Akasaka, Tokyo
Midtown, Akasaka, Tokyo

17. Visiting Tokyo, Through the gate of Meiji Jingu [read more]

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Minami-Shinmon, Meiji Jingu, Shibuya, Tokyo
Minami-Shinmon, Meiji Jingu, Shibuya, Tokyo

16. Simply beautiful Japanese scenes, trains in the sunset at Ochanomizu [read more]

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Ochanomizu, Tokyo
Ochanomizu, Tokyo

15. Simply beautiful Japanese scenes, cherry tree lined pond [read more]

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Higashi Shin'en (East Garden), Heian Shrine, Kyoto
Higashi Shin’en (East Garden), Heian Shrine, Kyoto

14. Sakura, sacred tree [read more]

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Tatsumi Shrine, Shirakawa-dori, Gion, Kyoto
Tatsumi Shrine, Shirakawa-dori, Gion, Kyoto

13. The second highest open-air Observation Deck in Japan [read more]

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Midland Square Observatory (Toyota-Mainichi Building), Nagoya
Midland Square Observatory (Toyota-Mainichi Building), Nagoya

12. Simply beautiful Japanese scenes, blooming sakura cherry tree [read more]

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Shirakawa-dori, Gion, Kyoto
Shirakawa-dori, Gion, Kyoto

11. Cherry blossoms tunnel [read more]

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Higashi Shin'en (East Garden), Heian Shrine, Kyoto
Higashi Shin’en (East Garden), Heian Shrine, Kyoto

10. Japanese traditional house, Wooden veranda [read more]

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Kobuntei, Mito
Kobuntei, Mito

9. Simply beautiful Japanese scenes, the fascinating cone of Mount Fuji [read more]

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Mount Fuji, Shizuoka
Mount Fuji, Shizuoka

8. Sumiya, a perfect Japanese garden with tea house [read more]

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Sumiya, Shimabara, Kyoto
Sumiya, Shimabara, Kyoto

7. Defining images of Japan, thousands of torii in Kyoto [read more]

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Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto
Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto

6. Square-holed old Japanese coins [read more]

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Japanese coins, Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo, Ueno
Japanese coins, Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo, Ueno

5. Garyu-kyo, Japanese garden “lying down dragon” bridge [read more]

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Garyu-kyo (Lying down Dragon Bridge), Naka Shin'en, Heian Shrine, Kyoto
Garyu-kyo (Lying down Dragon Bridge), Naka Shin’en, Heian Shrine, Kyoto

4. Blooming cherry trees lining a river in Kyoto [read more]

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Okazaki Canal, Kyoto
Okazaki Canal, Kyoto

3. Matsumoto Castle dazzling reflection [read more]

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Matsumoto Castle, Matsumoto
Matsumoto Castle, Matsumoto

2. Masterpieces of Japanese architecture, Tsuzumimon Gate [read more]

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Tsuzumimon Gate, Kanazawa Station, Kanazawa
Tsuzumimon Gate, Kanazawa Station, Kanazawa

1. The Cherry blossoms wave, Sakura Zensen [read more]

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Shirakawa-dori, Gion, Kyoto
Shirakawa-dori, Gion, Kyoto


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