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(Mainichi/Takashi Umeyama)

Japan Photo Journal: 420,000 iris flowers color southwestern Japan park in vivid purple

Irises blanket a garden in purple at Hayamizu Park in Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Prefecture, on April 18, 2021. Some 420,000 flowers consisting of 28,000 ir Full article

Japan Photo Journal: Great wisteria in full bloom at shrine in Fukuoka Pref.
(2021/4/15)
Japan Photo Journal: 1 million tulips in west Japan park delight visitors
(2021/4/14)
Japan Photo Journal: 1.2 million 'baby blue eyes' adorn park in Fukuoka
(2021/4/10)
In Photos: Restored Kumamoto Castle unveiled to media
(2021/4/7)
Japan Photo Journal: Turtles line up to dry their shells at park in Fukuoka
(2021/4/7)
Japan Photo Journal: 500 lights illuminate Kyoto's Kiyomizu temple in special event
(2021/3/31)
In Photos: Cherry blossom illumination creates fantastical nightscape near Kyoto
(2021/3/30)
In Photos: College students in Tokyo meet for 1st time at entrance ceremony held a year late
(2021/3/30)
In Photos: Polar bear cub 'Ho-chan' warms hearts on debut at Osaka zoo
(2021/3/26)
In Photos: Tokyo Olympic torch relay off to quiet start amid pandemic
(2021/3/25)
In Photos: Lustrously-lit goldfish at artistic aquarium exhibit in southwest Japan
(2021/3/20)
In Photos: Rays from 'Shooting Star' bullet train light up night sky in Kyushu
(2021/3/15)
Japan Photo Journal: Geometric sweet potato fields woven by sand prevention nets
(2021/3/15)
Japan Photo Journal: Textiles lined up for bleaching on sunny snowfield in Niigata Pref.
(2021/3/14)
In Photos: Northeast Japan marks 10 years since 3.11 earthquake, tsunami disaster
(2021/3/11)
In Photos: Demonstrations held across Japan for International Women's Day
(2021/3/9)
20 Japan fire departments spray water together to thank those battling COVID-19
(2021/3/8)
Japan Photo Journal: Nighttime light and sound art event held at century-old park
(2021/3/7)
Japan Photo Journal: 30,000 'hina' dolls on display in west Japan town until April 4
(2021/3/3)
Japan Photo Journal: 600,000 canola flowers carpet Fukuoka field in brilliant yellow
(2021/3/2)

Japan Photo Journal

(Mainichi/Takashi Umeyama)

Photo Specials

Kumamoto Castle's two keeps are seen in Kumamoto's Chuo Ward on April 6, 2021, after the completion of interior restoration work, during a media preview ahead of a public unveiling on April 26. (Mainichi/Yuki Kurisu)

Historic moments of the Olympic Games

1964 Tokyo Olympics -- The Japanese delegation marches under blue skies during the opening ceremony on Oct. 10. It was first time for Japan to host a summer or winter games. Japan won 16 gold medals, tying the record for the country. A total of 93 nations and regions participated in the global event.

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