Shashin Koubou Calendar 'The POWER SPOTS of Japan' 2027 Desk Calendar 144 x 182mm

Since ancient times, people in Japan have sensed mysterious power in mountains, seas, unusual rock formations, and other natural features, inspiring reverence and worship of nature. This calendar features 12 exceptional photographs of Japanese power spots captured by photographer Hiroyuki Yamaguchi. From the more than 300-year-old Matabei Cherry Tree in Nara to the striking white torii at Sakurai Futamigaura in Fukuoka, these sacred landscapes bring tranquility and vitality to everyday life. Enjoy a visual journey through Japan's spiritual landscapes.

Featured Locations

• Jan: Amaharashi Coast, Toyama
• Feb: Nemuro Strait, Hokkaido
• Mar: Matabei Cherry Tree, Nara
• Apr: Tsuru-no-Mai Bridge, Aomori
• May: Hoshitoge Rice Terraces, Niigata
• Jun: Enbara River, Gifu
• Jul: Hashigui-iwa Rocks, Wakayama
• Aug: Sakurai Futamigaura, Fukuoka
• Sep: Kameiwa Cave, Chiba
• Oct: Ryuzu Falls, Tochigi
• Nov: Mt. Myogi Stone Gates, Gunma
• Dec: Kamiiso-no-Torii, Ibaraki

Photographer: Hiroyuki Yamaguchi

Born in Hyogo in 1957, Hiroyuki Yamaguchi became an independent landscape photographer in 1988 and has photographed Japan for more than 35 years. His calendar JAPAN, launched in 2008, became a bestseller, followed by calendars featuring castles and Japanese power spots. He continues to travel throughout Japan in search of memorable landscapes.