Thank you for the many applications to the Asagiri Plateau Photo Contest.

Thank you to everyone who applied to the Asagiri Plateau Photo Contest 2020, which was held as a co-sponsored event in conjunction with the Asagiri Plateau Festival.

We will report the results of the judging and introduce the winning works.

大 賞

Award photo

Title: The Mountain of God Appears

Winner
Yasukazu Miyazaki
residence
Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Comment:
The early morning view from the pastures of Asagiri Plateau, with the morning sun shining down on the side of Mount Fuji as it appeared between the drifting clouds, was a divine sight that captivated my eyes.
Shooting location
Asagiri Plateau
Shooting date
May, 2020

Winning a prize

Award photo
Title
Clear Stream at Dawn
Winner
Yama-san (nickname) from Mishima
residence
Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Comment:
Just before dawn, the sun slowly rises over Mount Fuji, where the Shiba River, a river flowing through the exposed lava, and the only sound that can be heard is the sound of water.
Shooting location
Yuno
Shooting date
May, 2020
Award photo
Title
Twilight glow
Winner
Takemasa Yamamoto
residence
Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Comment:
This is Mount Fuji with its fresh green leaves seen at dusk. This is the moment when you can see the true face of Mount Fuji, and it may be called Red Fuji, but this is a classic photo that shows off the color of the mountain's skin well, and it's one of my favorites.
Shooting location
Lake Tanuki
Shooting date
May, 2019
Award photo
Title
Blue Morning
Winner
kidskatsuya (nickname)
residence
Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Comment:
The morning I woke up at Lake Tanuki, the blue of the clouds, water, and Mt. Fuji was striking.
Shooting location
Lake Tanuki
Shooting date
May, 2019

Honorable Mention

  • Award photo
    Title
    Cow and full moon
    Winner
    Toshio Hirai
    Shooting location
    Asagiri Plateau, near the old toll gate
  • Award photo
    Title
    The scent of Mitsumata at the foot of Mt. Fuji
    Winner
    @mori_keke (nickname)
    Shooting location
    Shiraito Nature Park
  • Award photo
    Title
    Fresh snow field
    Winner
    Yoko Sekiguchi
    Shooting location
    Asagiri Plateau
  • Award photo
    Title
    Perseus Falling in a Cypress Forest
    Winner
    Toshio Hirai
    Shooting location
    The best way to get started
  • Award photo
    Title
    Giant Cloud
    Winner
    edy (nickname)
    Shooting location
    Asagiri Plateau
  • Award photo
    Title
    In the moonlit sky
    Winner
    Yukifuji (nickname)
    Shooting location
    Lake Tanuki
  • Award photo
    Title
    Morning on the Plateau
    Winner
    Aya (nickname)
    Shooting location
    Asagiri Plateau
  • Award photo
    Title
    Grassland brilliance
    Winner
    "Ya" (nickname)
    Shooting location
    Inokashira, Fujinomiya City
  • Award photo
    Title
    夜 明 け
    Winner
    Mr. Toshinori Yako
    Shooting location
    Lake Tanuki
  • Award photo
    Title
    Cherry Blossoms at Night
    Winner
    Mac Nagata (nickname)
    Shooting location
    Southern part of Taisekiji Temple, Jotoga Mine

My favorite part: Shiraito Falls

大 賞

Award photo

Title: When the leaves turn red

Winner
Hacky (nickname)
residence
Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Comment:
In autumn, the trees around the waterfall turn red, making the waterfall even more beautiful. It's my favorite season.
Shooting location
Shiraito Falls Observation Deck
Shooting date
May, 2016

Winning a prize

Award photo
Title
Moonbow and North Star
Winner
Dolce Dad (nickname)
residence
Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Comment:
There is an urban legend that says "If you see a rainbow on the moon, you will be happy." In the photo, the rainbow is seven colors, but to the naked eye it only looks like a white R-shaped mist. However, the moon was bright on this night, and the white mist looked a little reddish. There were few clouds, so I took several photos for about 90 minutes and compared them.
Shooting location
Shiraito Falls
Shooting date
May, 2020
Award photo
Title
Shiraito Falls Illumination
Winner
Yasukazu Miyazaki
residence
Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Comment:
The light-up event took place at Shiraito Falls, where the illuminated waterfall and the surrounding colorful trees stood out against the backdrop of Mount Fuji fading into the darkness, creating a fantastical sight.
Shooting location
Shiraito Falls
Shooting date
May, 2017
Award photo
Title
A rainbow shining in the depths of the trees at Shiraito Falls
Winner
Fujiyan (nickname)
residence
Mishima District, Osaka Prefecture
Comment:
The dynamic Shiraito Falls. I stepped onto the promenade and turned around to see a rainbow shining over the falls along with the sound of Shiraito Falls through the trees. Looking through the viewfinder, I saw an even more shining rainbow. I felt as if I had found a treasure box. I was engrossed in taking photos, adjusting the brightness and changing the shutter speed. It was a treasure box that only those who noticed while walking along the promenade could find.
Shooting location
Shiraito Falls
Shooting date
May, 2020

あさぎり高原フォトコンテストには全国から総数280点(「白糸ノ滝部門」…25点)のご応募をいただき、2020年12月3日(木)に厳正な審査を行った結果、大賞2点と入賞6点、佳作10点(「白糸ノ滝部門」…大賞1、入賞3)が選出されました。 The winning photos will be used on the Fujinomiya City Tourism Association's website, in leaflets, posters, etc. * Prize money, prizes, etc. will be sent to the winners in December.