Time-Lapse Journey

Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture is home to some 2,600 sakura trees. For over 100 years, it's been a beloved spot to see sakura blossoms. The flowering trees are illuminated at night, and petals fill the surface of the water. See the multifaceted beauty of sakura blossoms through time-lapse photography.

Mt. Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan. Its beauty has many faces: the Fuji that's painted in the warm hues of the morning sun, or the glimmering peak during the moment the sun crosses the summit. At night, the mountain is lit up by climbers. See these different Fujis through time-lapse photography.

Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan. The alpine plants that flower here over the four seasons provide some of Japan's finest scenery. Nikkokisuge daylilies bloom in great number in the summer. Through time-lapse photography, the morning dew takes on a life of its own. See the beauty of Oze.

The Amakusa region of Kumamoto Prefecture has over 120 islands. This beautiful port town is also home to Sakitsu Village, one of the places where a unique form of Japanese Christianity developed. In 2018, the village was designated as a World Heritage Site. See the historic sights and natural beauty of Amakusa through time-lapse photography.

Tokachi is in Japan's great northern land of Hokkaido Prefecture, home to vast fields and sprawling pastures. See the new leaves, brilliant yellow fields of sunflowers and clear blue skies. Experience Tokachi's vibrant summer colors through time-lapse photography.

Kyoto in the autumn: the old capital is even more beautiful when dressed in fall colors. The city is famous for its historic temples. Witness the contemplative and quiet beauty of Kyoto through time-lapse photography.

Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise. Chuson-ji Temple in Hiraizumi, a World Heritage Site, is home to the golden Konjikido hall which offers a prayer for peace. The garden in Motsu-ji Temple was made as a depiction of paradise and has been also registered as a World Heritage Site. Catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography.

Nikko, in Tochigi Prefecture, is home to much natural beauty with its great mountains and lakes. Located at a convenient distance from Tokyo, many come to escape from the summer heat. The ornate Nikko Toshogu Shrine is a popular spiritual place. See the widely beloved Nikko through time-lapse photography.

Seto Inland Sea is the largest body of water of its kind in Japan, with over 700 islands in it. The Great Seto Bridge offers beautiful views of the sea and connects islands across 9,368m of bridge span. The reflection of the sunset on the shallow coastal waters creates a mystical landscape. See the sights of the Seto Inland Sea through time-lapse photography.

Kamikochi is a beautiful mountainous region in Nagano Prefecture that's 1,500m above sea level. One famous spot here is Taisho Pond. Its clear waters reflect the mountains in a captivating way. In the winter, the region is even more beautiful as sunlight shines on the rime ice covering the trees. See the frozen beauty of Kamikochi through time-lapse photography.