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Original category illustrations

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Licensed place photography

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PlaceCreatorLicenseSourceDate
EnoshimaSycedCC0Original file and rights2023
Mount TakaoKentagonCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2009-01-26
Lake AshiΣ64CC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2008-04-01
Hakone ShrineRSSFSOCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2019-08-04
OwakudaniJoli RumiCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2025-11-06
Yuigahama BeachKlaasjeoranjeCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2024
Sasuke Inari ShrineBenh LIEU SONG from Torcy, FranceCC BY-SA 2.0Original file and rights2018
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu ShrineGuilhem Vellut from Annecy, FranceCC BY 2.0Original file and rights2014-04-17
Zeniarai Benten ShrineGuilhem Vellut from Annecy, FranceCC BY 2.0Original file and rights2014-04-17
Engaku-ji TempleGuilhem Vellut from Annecy, FranceCC BY 2.0Original file and rights2013-07-30
Hasedera TempleKimonBerlinCC BY-SA 2.0Original file and rights2008-04-20
Kencho-ji TempleGuilhem Vellut from Annecy, FranceCC BY 2.0Original file and rights2014-02-21
Hokokuji TemplekallernaCC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2017
Meigetsuin TempleGuilhem Vellut from Annecy, FranceCC BY 2.0Original file and rights2014-02-21
KaruizawaCharlie fongCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2024-10-22
Kawagoe Hikawa ShrinewongwtCC BY-SA 2.0Original file and rights2019-12-21
Maizuru Castle Park (Kofu Castle Ruins)江戸村のとくぞうCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2019-04-06
Statue of Takeda ShingenNichefinderCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2026-03-21
Takeda ShrineNo machine-readable author provided. Fg2 assumed (based on copyright claims).Public domainOriginal file and rights2005
Kose Sports Parkfunk bassCC BY 3.0Original file and rights2014-04-06
Hosenji Templeさかおり ( talk )CC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2010-08-17
Kai Zenkoji Templeさかおり ( talk )CC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2010-06-05
Tokoji Templeさかおり ( talk )CC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2010-06-05
Kofu City Yuki Park Zooさかおり ( talk )CC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2010-04-19
Yakuo-in TempleRob Young from United KingdomCC BY 2.0Original file and rights2013-04-30
Lake ChuzenjiAtsushi Kase from Yokohama, JapanCC BY-SA 2.0Original file and rights2009-10-19
Nikko Toshogu ShrineKoichi SatoCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2017-10-12
Kegon FallsJoli RumiCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2025-11-04
Shosenkyo Ropewayブルーノ・プラスCC BY 4.0Original file and rights2024
Senga FallsJordy MeowCC0Original file and rights2010-11-03
Hie ShrineImmanuelleCC BY 4.0Original file and rights2024
AkihabaraDLKRCC0Original file and rights2023
Soup Curry KamuiGuilhem Vellut from Annecy, FranceCC BY 2.0Original file and rights2014-05-25
Small Worlds TokyoMizushimaseaCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2022-05-04
Kappabashi Dougu StreetBasile MorinCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2019-06-14
Senso-ji TempleGuilhem Vellut from Annecy, FranceCC BY 2.0Original file and rights2014-03-31
Koishikawa Botanical GardensLBM1948CC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2005-07-28
Tokyo Dome CityTabitanCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2022-11-11
Koishikawa Korakuen GardenLBM1948CC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2005-07-28
Rikugien GardensAdam Jones from Kelowna, BC, CanadaCC BY-SA 2.0Original file and rights2019
Nezu ShrineDavideGorlaCC BY 2.0Original file and rights2015-10-11
Imperial Palace East GardensAdam Jones from Kelowna, BC, CanadaCC BY-SA 2.0Original file and rights2019
Hamarikyu GardensUser: (WT-shared) Shoestring at wts wikivoyageCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2010
Daikanyama T-SiteJonathan LinCC BY-SA 2.0Original file and rights2016-04-03
GinzaBasile MorinCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2019
Kagari RamenWei-Te Wong from Taipei City, Taiwan, Republic of ChinaCC BY-SA 2.0Original file and rights2019-12-24
Ginza SixKanesueCC BY 2.0Original file and rights2017-06-26
Kabukiza TheatreShakher59CC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2008-02-24
Takeshita StreetOlivier Bruchez from Lausanne, SwitzerlandCC BY-SA 2.0Original file and rights2017-04-14
Meiji Shrine & Inner GardenDaderotCC0Original file and rights2018-03-31
Yoyogi ParkNesnadCC BY 4.0Original file and rights2024
Meiji Jingu ShrineArmydillo883CC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2020-05-11
Bondy Jimbochoウィ貴公子CC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2024
Kanda MatsuyaKamemaru2000CC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2009
Inokashira ParkXimonic (Simo Räsänen)CC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2024-05-12
Koganeyu妖精書士CC0Original file and rights2026-04-05
Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural MuseumKestrelCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2017
KakimoriコヨミヤCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2021-09-20
Tokyo StationBasile MorinCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2019
Nezu MuseumKentinCC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2014
Tokyo TowerDavid KernanCC BY 4.0Original file and rights2025-12-03
Zojoji TempleYmblanterCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2018
Nakano BroadwayKentinCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2015
Warner Bros. Studio Tour TokyoAsanagiCC0Original file and rights2023
Kaneko HannosukeKentinCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2014
Rainbow BridgeDXRCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2019-04-19
The National Art Center, TokyoWiiiiCC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2008
Ryogoku KokugikanGuilhem VellutCC BY 2.0Original file and rights2013
Shibuya CrossingBenh LIEU SONG ( Flickr )CC BY-SA 2.0Original file and rights2018-10-09
Shibuya SkyJoli RumiCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2025-11-01
Shinjuku Gyoen National GardenBasile MorinCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2019
Shinjuku Golden GaiJorge from BrazilCC BY 2.0Original file and rights2014
FuunjiGuilhem Vellut from Annecy, FranceCC BY 2.0Original file and rights2013-12-11
Edo-Tokyo MuseumWiiiiCC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2008-12-16
Sumida Hokusai MuseumSailkoCC BY 3.0Original file and rights2017-11-07
Tokyo SkytreeBasile MorinCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2019-06-14
Toyosu Senkyaku BanraiFred CherrygardenCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2026-06-25
Tsukiji Outer MarketGatorfan252525CC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2026
Ueno Sakuragi AtariSuikoteiCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2019
Ameyoko Shopping StreetGuilhem Vellut from Annecy, FranceCC BY 2.0Original file and rights2013-07-09
National Museum of Western ArtJoyofmuseumsCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2037-10-31
Ueno ParkEllieBellie25CC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2016-03-21
Ueno Zoopelican from Tokyo, JapanCC BY-SA 2.0Original file and rights2011
Kayaba CoffeeXimonic (Simo Räsänen)CC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2024-05-26
Yanaka GinzayeowatzupCC BY 2.0Original file and rights2012-01-27
Yokohama Red Brick WarehouseSuicasmoCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2021-12-12
Cup Noodles Museum YokohamaNatalie LauerCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2017-04-15
Yokohama Minato Mirai 21降旗任三郎CC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2019-04-28
Nishiki MarketJoli RumiCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2025-11-09
Nijo CastleStéphane Gallay from Laconnex, SwitzerlandCC BY 2.0Original file and rights2008
Nishiki Tenmangu ShrineDANIEL JULIE from Paris, FranceCC BY 2.0Original file and rights2009-04-07
Pontocho AlleySergiy Galyonkin from Raleigh, USACC BY-SA 2.0Original file and rights2022
Kyoto International Manga MuseumKento IkedaCC BY 2.0Original file and rights2010-04-06
Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of ArtTokyo-GoodCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2020-08-10
ROHM Theatre KyotoSuicasmoCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2021-11-23
Heian-jingu ShrineGuilhem Vellut from Annecy, FranceCC BY 2.0Original file and rights2014
Nanzen-ji TempleDimiTalenCC0Original file and rights2016-04-04
Eikan-do TempleAdam Jones from Kelowna, BC, CanadaCC BY-SA 2.0Original file and rights2019
Kiyomizu-dera TempleMartin FalbisonerCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2016-11-18
Yasaka ShrineJakub HałunCC BY 4.0Original file and rights2024-08-20
Hokan-ji Temple (Yasaka Pagoda)Basile MorinCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2019
SannenzakaAnother BelieverCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2019
NinenzakaBasile MorinCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2019
Kodai-ji TempleLBM1948CC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2005
Shoren-in Temple663highlandCC BY 2.5Original file and rights2009-01-02
Hanamikoji StreetChoi2451CC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2016-06-18
Yasaka-jinja ShrineDomenico Convertini from Zurich, SchweizCC BY-SA 2.0Original file and rights2019
To-ji TempleJakub HałunCC BY 4.0Original file and rights2024-08-21
Sanjusangen-do TempleGuilhem Vellut from Annecy, FranceCC BY 2.0Original file and rights2014
Higashi Hongan-ji TempleBasile MorinCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2019
Kyoto TowerBasile MorinCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2019
Kyoto Railway MuseumTOYO GTOCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2016-04-30
Kyoto AquariumOwn workCC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2012-05-24
Kyoto Station BuildingJakub HałunCC BY 4.0Original file and rights2024-08-20
Fushimi Inari TaishaJakub HałunCC BY 4.0Original file and rights2024-08-18
Togetsukyo BridgeBasile MorinCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2019
Tenryu-ji TempleSElefantCC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2007
Arashiyama Bamboo GroveBasile MorinCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2019-06-10
Okochi Sanso Gardenwkc.1CC BY 2.0Original file and rights2014-09-12
Jojakko-ji Temple663highlandCC BY 2.5Original file and rights2010-11-23
Gio-ji TempleDaderotCC0Original file and rights2012-08-22
Adashino Nenbutsu-ji TempleDudvaCC0Original file and rights2023-12-04
Nonomiya ShrineDaderotCC0Original file and rights2012-08-22
Arashiyama Monkey Park IwatayamaNryateCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2020-10-03
Matsunoo-taisha Shrinejohn.gillespieCC BY-SA 2.0Original file and rights2015-10-18
Saihō-ji (Kokedera) TempleJean-Marie HullotCC BY 3.0Original file and rights2012-11-09
Ginkaku-ji Temple (Silver Pavilion)Jakub HałunCC BY 4.0Original file and rights2024-08-20
Honen-in TemplelamblukasCC BY 2.0Original file and rights2023
Eikan-do Zenrin-jiMartin FalbisonerCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2016-11-22
Heian Shrine GardenJakub HałunCC BY 4.0Original file and rights2024-08-20
Kyoto National Museum of Modern ArtWiiiiCC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2010
Kyoto City ZooKamigata0CC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2014-07-12
Kyoto Prefectural LibraryDegueulasseCC BY 3.0Original file and rights2016
Kurama-dera TempleDaderotCC0Original file and rights2012-08-25
Jakko-in TempleInternational Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/ NSF /AURACC BY 4.0Original file and rights2009
Hosen-in TempleTetsuhiro TeradaCC BY 2.0Original file and rights2019
Ruriko-in TempleNaokijpCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2019-05-17
Jingo-ji Temple663highlandCC BY 2.5Original file and rights2010-10-16
Kozan-ji Temple663highlandCC BY 2.5Original file and rights2010-10-16
Oharano Shrine663highlandCC BY 2.5Original file and rights2011-04-16
Yoshimine-dera TemplePlusMinusCC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2005-11-10
Zuishin-in Temple663highlandCC BY 2.5Original file and rights2010-12-29
Daigo-ji TempleYousukeCC BY-SA 2.0Original file and rights2009-03-27
Bishamon-do TempleOilstreetCC BY 2.5Original file and rights2017-04-01
Yamashina CanalS M LeeCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2024-04-05
Umeda Sky BuildingZaironCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2018-04-08
HEP FIVE Ferris WheelMstyslav Chernov/Unframe/unframe.comCC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2010-03-25
Osaka Station CityMr.ちゅらさんCC0Original file and rights2024-06-16
Grand Front OsakaDudvaCC0Original file and rights2023-12-04
Osaka Tenmangu ShrineSakai YayoiCC0Original file and rights2026
Osaka Science Museum663highlandCC BY 2.5Original file and rights2007-06-06
National Museum of Art, OsakaSakai YayoiCC0Original file and rights2026-08-24
Osaka Central Public HallDaniel Lu ( User:dllu )CC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2026-06-18
DotonboriMartin FalbisonerCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2016-11-16
Hozenji YokocholumoplankCC0Original file and rights2025-11-26
Hozenji TempleEthan Doyle WhiteCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2019-11-11
Kuromon MarketMr.ちゅらさんCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2017-12-06
Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping StreetWPPilotCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2024-10-12
AmerikamuraM M from SwitzerlandCC BY-SA 2.0Original file and rights2011
Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping StreetMc681CC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2014
Namba Parks663highlandCC BY 2.5Original file and rights2015
National Bunraku TheatreMc681CC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2014-08-05
Namba Grand KagetsuDaicyuCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2016-04-14
Den Den TownTakipoint123CC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2024
Tsutenkaku TowerJaienviedunburgerCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2025-08-16
Janjan YokochoBakkai at Japanese WikipediaCC BY 3.0Original file and rights2005
Abeno Harukasnobu3withfoxy from Iga,Mie, JapanCC BY 2.0Original file and rights2015
Shitennoji TempleGuilhem Vellut from Annecy, FranceCC BY 2.0Original file and rights2014-03-19
Tennoji ParkLaitchePublic domainOriginal file and rights2007-07-25
Osaka City Museum of Fine ArtsKishujiRapidCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2016-07-16
Keitakuen GardenLaitcheCC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2013
Tsuruhashi Korea TownNaokijpCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2022-09-18
Osaka CastleMr.ちゅらさんCC0Original file and rights2024-07-12
Osaka Castle ParkSakai YayoiCC0Original file and rights2026
Osaka-jo HallEthan Doyle WhiteCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2019-11-12
Miraiza Osaka-JoMc681CC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2019
Osaka Aquarium KaiyukanInsightwmCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2024
Tempozan Ferris WheelTimBrayCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2011-11-01
Osaka Prefectural Government Sakishima BuildingU-ichiro Murakami ( Murambo )Public domainOriginal file and rights2010
Minoh Falls663highlandCC BY 2.5Original file and rights2012-12-01
Minoh ParklumoplankCC0Original file and rights2025
Katsuo-ji TempleDon Ramey LoganCC BY 4.0Original file and rights2024-10-09
Tower of the SunIIIdGKCC BY 4.0Original file and rights2015-02-06
The National Museum of EthnologyMillethillsCC0Original file and rights2024-11-30
NIFRELpelicanCC BY-SA 2.0Original file and rights2017-02-26
Cup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda663highlandCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2024-08-10
Sakai City MuseumHyppolyte de Saint-RambertCC BY 4.0Original file and rights2024-02-03
Daisen ParkLaitcheCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2016-01-16
Kishiwada Castle663highlandCC BY 2.5Original file and rights2012-05-12
Kishiwada Danjiri Kaikan663highlandCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2012-05-13
Osaka Kizu Wholesale Marketm-louis .® from Osaka, JapanCC BY-SA 2.0Original file and rights2018-01-07
Tondabayashi JinaimachiPenpenPublic domainOriginal file and rights2006-12-29
Nakatsugawa-jukuAsturio CantabrioCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2024
Ochiai-jukuペ有家音CC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2009-10-25
Ochiai Stone Pavementtakami torao ( Koiroha ( talk ) 14:55, 9 December 2009 (UTC))Public domainOriginal file and rights2009-11-26
Tsukechi GorgeYonesCC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2011-07-14
Hiroshige Museum of Art, EnaOpqrCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2017-05-24
Toson Memorial Museum663highlandCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2022-07-27
Kiso RiverMint2026CC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2026
Tajimi Mosaic Tile MuseumYuya Tamai from Gifu, JapanCC BY 2.0Original file and rights2016-06-04
Ena GorgeAlpsdakeCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2014-11-18
Yuyake DandanUser:KentinCC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2009
Yanaka CemeteryAdam Jones from Kelowna, BC, CanadaCC BY-SA 2.0Original file and rights2019
HimitsudoDick Thomas Johnson from Tokyo, JapanCC BY 2.0Original file and rights2022-08-20
Asakura Museum of SculptureMiyo SekimotoCC BY 2.0Original file and rights2008-05-11
Inokashira Benzaiten ShrineHtanaunggCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2024-04-13
Kichijoji OdeonBeryllium TransistorCC0Original file and rights2024
Kichijoji ParcoITA-ATUCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2017
Tokyu Department Store KichijojiITA-ATUCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2016
Marui KichijojiITA-ATUCC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2014
Koenji Look Shopping StreetUser:KentinCC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2009
Koenji Hikawa ShrineUser:KentinCC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2009
Nakano Sun MallUser:KentinCC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2009
Nakano Shiki no Mori ParkKentinCC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2012
Nakano Central ParkKentinCC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2014
Museum of Contemporary Art TokyoWiiiiCC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2009
Fukagawa Edo MuseumAbasaaPublic domainOriginal file and rights2011-08-28
Fukagawa Fudoson TempleUser:KentinCC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2009
Shibamata Taishakuten SandoAimaimyiCC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2009
Yamamoto-teiAimaimyiCC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2009
Tora-san MuseumKamemaru2000CC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2009
Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo編集中CC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2019-07-18
Todoroki ValleyDaderotCC0Original file and rights2017-08-04
SonezakiSakai YayoiCC0Original file and rights2026
KyobashiinunamiCC BY 2.0Original file and rights2021-06-27
State Guest House Akasaka PalaceAnother BelieverCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2019
Jindai Botanical GardensTakashi Hososhima from Tokyo, JapanCC BY-SA 2.0Original file and rights2010-09-26
Jindaiji Temple掬茶CC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2012-09-08
Setagaya HachimanguKamemaru2000CC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2009
Okutama Water and Green MuseumUploader; VanteyPublic domainOriginal file and rights2007-08-12
Ogouchi DamNyao148CC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2012-05-19
Oya History Museum掬茶CC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2025
Mount Hakodate洞内定晴CC BY 4.0Original file and rights撮影日不明
Goryokaku ParkAlexander KlinkCC BY 4.0Original file and rights2016
Hakodate Morning Marketbryan...CC BY-SA 2.0Original file and rights2015-02-26
Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse掬茶CC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2023-12-23
Onuma Quasi-National Park掬茶CC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2026-01-18
Otaru Music Box MuseumLiandreiCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2017-02-09
Tenguyama RopewayFumikas SagisavasCC0Original file and rights2024-02-23
Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery663highlandCC BY 2.5Original file and rights2013-08-23
Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley)WpcpeyCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2014-06-30
Oyunuma PondCalistemonCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2023-04-06
Upopoy National Ainu Museum and ParkIndiana joCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2020-11-13
Matsushima BayLBM1948CC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2005
Yamadera (Risshaku-ji Temple)663highlandCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2021-10-29
Ritsurin GardenSei FCC BY-SA 2.0Original file and rights2019
Iya Valley京浜にけ at Japanese WikipediaCC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2010-08-28
Oboke Gorge京浜にけCC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2010-08-28
Matsuyama CastlewongwtCC BY-SA 2.0Original file and rights2017-04-06
Dogo OnsenNevinThompsonCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2016
Kochi Castleby ReggaemanCC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2006-07-16
Katsurahama BeachNevinThompsonCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2014
Hirome MarketkatorisiCC BY-SA 3.0Original file and rights2010
Naruto WhirlpoolswongwtCC BY-SA 2.0Original file and rights2017-04-09
Shodoshima Olive Park663highlandCC BY 2.5Original file and rights2012-04-28
Angel Road663highlandCC BY 2.5Original file and rights2012-04-29
Dazaifu TenmanguImmanuelleCC BY 4.0Original file and rights2024-08-01
KusasenriProject KeiCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2007-08-11
Kumamoto Castle663highlandCC BY 2.5Original file and rights2009
Kurokawa OnsenMaedaAkihikoCC0Original file and rights2024
Beppu Hells (Jigoku Meguri)663highlandCC BY 2.5Original file and rights2009-05-05
Aoshima Island松岡明芳CC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2021-01-07
MiyakojimakotaCC BY-SA 2.0Original file and rights2018
Iriomote IslandAnagounagiCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2015-08-19
Tokashiki IslandRickard TörnbladCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2015
Zamami IslandHashi photoCC BY 3.0Original file and rights2009-12-07
Ama BeachGrueslayerCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2014-09-29
Aharen BeachRickard TörnbladCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2015-10-05
Kerama Shoto National ParkUSGS LandsatPublic domainOriginal file and rights2018
Kenrokuen GardenImmanuelle  This photo was taken with iPhone 11 Pro MaxCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2023
Nagamachi Samurai DistrictDouglas PerkinsCC BY-SA 2.0Original file and rights2009-04-10
Matsumoto Castle雷太CC BY 2.0Original file and rights2018-10-27
Daio Wasabi Farm松岡明芳CC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2016-07-03
Hida Folk Village (Hida no Sato)Raita Futo from Tokyo, JapanCC BY 2.0Original file and rights2018-02-03
Shirakawa-go663highlandCC BY 2.5Original file and rights2009-09-21
Kinkaku-ji (Rokuon-ji / Golden Pavilion)Basile MorinCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2019
WOMBYuki ShimazuCC BY-SA 2.0Original file and rights2009-05-30
clubasiaComyuCC BY-SA 4.0Original file and rights2020-07-07

Place-specific editorial illustrations

These fifteen location-specific images are generated illustrations, not documentary photographs. The five next-batch illustrations were generated from official text descriptions without source photographs. Source-based illustrations retain the linked creator attribution and license; the others were generated without source photographs.

Small-town expansion illustration credits
PlaceCreator / attributionLicense basisSource
Umi JigokuBpcon98, Umi Jigoku (Sea Hell) in Beppu, CC0 1.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Illustration derived from this reference.CC0 1.0Original photo source and rights
Chinoike JigokuLeyo, Chinoike Jigoku, CC BY-SA 2.5 CH, via Wikimedia Commons. Illustration adapted from this reference; changes made.CC BY-SA 2.5 CHOriginal photo source and rights
Tatsumaki JigokuHiroyuki0904, Tatsumaki Jigoku, released to the public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Illustration derived from this reference.Public domain (released by author)Original photo source and rights
Oniishibozu JigokuLeyo, Oniishibozu Jigoku, CC BY-SA 2.5 CH, via Wikimedia Commons. Illustration adapted from this reference; changes made.CC BY-SA 2.5 CHOriginal photo source and rights
Jigokumushi Kobo KannawaAs6022014, Jigokumushigama, released to the public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Illustration depicts a representative geothermal steam pot in Beppu, not the exact Kobo building; changes made.Public domain (released by author)Original photo source and rights
Mameda-machi Historic DistrictMukai, Old Streets of Mameda Hita Oita Japan 03, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Illustration adapted from the reference; changes made.CC BY-SA 3.0Original photo source and rights
Kusano Honke皓月旗, Kusano Honke 2025, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Illustration adapted from the reference; changes made.CC BY 4.0Original photo source and rights
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