Shashin Koubou Calendar 'The POWER SPOTS of Japan' 2027 Wall Calendar (with Transparent Holder)

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 presents 12 exceptional photographs of Japanese power spots where the energy of the land seems to overflow, captured through the lens of 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 a sense of tranquility and vitality to everyday life. Enjoy a visual journey that rediscovers the spirituality of Japan. Also recommended as a year-end, New Year, or Christmas gift.

Featured Locations

• Jan: Amaharashi Coast at dawn ? Takaoka, Toyama
• Feb: Drift ice in the Nemuro Strait ? Rausu, Hokkaido
• Mar: 300-year-old Matabei Cherry Tree ? Uda, Nara
• Apr: Tsuru-no-Mai Bridge ? Tsuruta, Aomori
• May: Hoshitoge Rice Terraces in morning mist ? Tokamachi, Niigata
• Jun: Sunbeams on the Enbara River ? Yamagata, Gifu
• Jul: Hashigui-iwa Rocks in the morning sun ? Kushimoto, Wakayama
• Aug: Meoto Iwa at Sakurai Futamigaura ? Itoshima, Fukuoka
• Sep: Kameiwa Cave ? Kimitsu, Chiba
• Oct: Ryuzu Falls in autumn colors ? Nikko, Tochigi
• Nov: Stone Gates of Mt. Myogi ? Shimonita, Gunma
• Dec: Kamiiso-no-Torii ? Oarai, Ibaraki
• Following-year page: Naruto Whirlpools ? Naruto, Tokushima

Photographer: Hiroyuki Yamaguchi

Born in Hyogo in 1957, Hiroyuki Yamaguchi is a member of the Japan Photographers Association. After graduating from Nihon University's College of Law in 1980 and working for a publishing company, he became an independent landscape photographer in 1988. He has photographed the landscapes of Japan for more than 35 years. In 2008 he launched the calendar JAPAN, which became a bestseller for its beautiful seasonal imagery, followed by calendars featuring castles and Japanese power spots. He continues to travel throughout Japan in search of radiant landscapes, valuing every once-in-a-lifetime encounter.