Top Readers’ Photos In Japan: April 2020

Seeing that we were all advised to stay home during April due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the only breath of fresh air many of our readers could get was during outdoor exercise breaks. Whether that’s taking your pets for a walk, riding your bike through the spring breeze, or just walking around the block, it was nice to see so many of you bring your cameras along to snap a shot.

Despite it all, we want to thank everyone who participated in our #GaijinPotSakura2020 photo contest this year. Winners will be announced on May 15!

Every month, we select our favorite travel images from readers. Tag your photo on Instagram with #GaijinPotTravel for a chance to be featured on our site!

10. An afternoon stroll with the sunset and sakura in Yokohama.

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Happiness in the innocent eyes. • •Yokohama (IPhone ) • • • • • • #icu_japan #jj_mobilephotography #visualseducation #loves_nippon #pics_jp #日本?? #japanawaits #bestjapanpics #ptk_japan #total_shot #japantravelcom #gaijinpottravel #wanderlust #japan_of_insta #iphonography #tokyocameraclub #weatherwithyou #japan_focus #instagoodmyphoto #whatsthebestpic #photo_shorttrip #japanawaits #japangram #mobile_perfection #wp_japan #写真好きな人と繋がりたい #picoftheday #ファインダー越しの私の世界 #sunset_love #gaijinpotsakura2020

A post shared by @ dreamer_freespirit on Apr 28, 2020 at 9:06pm PDT

9. All of us right now be like…

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Mood atual…⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ? Abr/2012⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #instajapan #igersjp #ig_japan #instagramjapan #igersjapan #pics_jp #everydayjapan #日本 #gaijinpottravel #japan #canonphotography #canonjapan #japantrip #visitjapanjp #tokyocameraclub #discovertokyo #東京カメラ部 #brasileirosnojapao #guiaemtoquio #guianojapao

A post shared by Carlos Kato (@chkato) on Apr 28, 2020 at 2:07am PDT

8. Enjoying cherry blossom season in style along Shingashi River in Kawagoe, Saitama.

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What piece of clothing/shoes/ accessories you don’t like? . . I HATE CROCS! Seriously, it maybe comfortable, but it looks so horrible ? I’m so glad my husband also thinks the same, or else it’ll be a red flag ? ? . This was taken from Shingashi River in Kawagoe, Saitama. As we were walking home, my husband told me to go down to the riverside because it’ll be nice to take some pictures. . I was worried it won’t look good because the sun was almost down and he just kept shooting and shooting, while I ran back and forth ? . Although it was tiring, I had fun running because I just liked how my dress flow ? I felt like a fairy-princess ? . THEN, when I saw the pictures, I was just awestruck of how beautiful the CHERRY BLOSSOMS ? and my cute, pink dress ? I have a fantastic #instagramhusband ? . . . . . #girlpowertravel #stayathome #GaijinPotSakura2020 #SavvySakura2020 #gaijinpottravel #visitjapan #fashionblogger #instagood #girlstravellingsolo

A post shared by Bella ?TRAVEL BLOG (@lykishkeane) on Apr 27, 2020 at 2:52am PDT

7. A local spring shot in Hikone, Shiga.

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Discovering my town just now ? #kansai #lovehiko #hikone #japan #travel #wanderlust #passionpassport #fujifilm #fujifilmxt20 #japantravel #explorejapan #japan_of_insta #wu_japan #lovers_nippon #tokyocameraclub #japan_daytime_view #instagramjapan #igersjp #gaijinpotsakura2020 #beautifuldestinations #cntraveler #starttheadventure #ig_JAPAN_BW #sakura #gaijinpottravel #daily_photo_jpn #beautifuldestinations #spring #art_of_japan_ #photo_jpn #さくら

A post shared by Jayson (@chikfeir) on Apr 6, 2020 at 4:40am PDT

6. A tunnel of green at the Bise Fukugi Tree Road in Okinawa.

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Do you like walking silently or while listening to music? . . When I was younger, I love sauntering around while listening to music— “NO MUSIC, NO LIFE” was my motto. However, when I moved to Japan, I prefer appreciating every silent moment that I have because my previous job used to be VERY NOISY ? . . This shot was taken from BISE FUKUGI TREE ROAD. When I first saw a picture of this place, I was enamored with it and immediately put it in my OKINAWA bucket list. . Others might find it boring because there’s nothing to do here except to walk around or chill at a cafe, which is not that many. Plus, you need to avoid making TOO MUCH NOISE because it’s a residential area. . I find its silence RELAXING and ROMANTIC, hence it’s one of my fave spots in OKINAWA. . . Cardigan: @grl_official . . . . . . #okinawa #matcha_jp #japan #gaijinpottravel #thewanderingtourist #wearetravelgirls #instagood #girlsborntotravel #jetsetter #ladiesgoneglobal #shewhowanders #thediscoverer #dametraveler #postcardplaces #travelinspiration #follow #traveltime #girlsdreamtravel #travellove #lovetotravel #sidewalkerdaily #lovetheworld #sheisnotlost #stayandwander #sheexplores #takemethere #youmustsee #exploreeverything #visualwanderlust #likeforlike

A post shared by Bella ?TRAVEL BLOG (@lykishkeane) on Apr 8, 2020 at 2:29am PDT

5. Serving face through it all in Kyoto.

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• The rush of uncertainty when eyes meet. _ It's crazy! I'm running out of Singapore content and portraits! ? Anyways, thank you all for the support on my previous post. Appreciate all the DMs and feedback! Feel free to suggest what I should do next!

A post shared by Bryan. Photography | Singapore (@bryvntang) on Apr 19, 2020 at 3:50am PDT

4. Sea views, all blue from Miyakejima Island.

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[ENG] There’s no jump that can’t be connected by a bridge. ———— [CAT] No hi ha cap salt que no pugui ser conectat per un pont. ———— [JP]ブリッジで接続できないジャンプはない。 ———— #JosepBautistaPhoto #TravelPhotographer #Miyakejima #三宅島 #Tokyo #東京 #Catalanspelmón #BCNTB #ViatgersDC #tokyoislands #gaijinpottravel #jrailpass ———— #japanwireless #visitjpn #japanmagazine #AllAboutAdventures #voyaged #worldnomads #letsgoeverywhere #LiveTravelChannel #TLPicks #travellingthroughtheworld #TheGlobeWanderer #worldcaptures #TravelStoke #TravelAwesome #lonelyplanet #igworldclub

A post shared by Josep Bautista Jr. (@josepbautistaphoto) on Apr 15, 2020 at 5:26am PDT

3. Quiet Tokyo bliss.

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It’s these ordinary Tokyo scenes that I adore so much. I feel so at home in Japan. Yesterday I started Japanese lessons online with a close friend, and I’m also learning N5 Japanese online through Udemy. I’m committed to being conversational by the end of the year! No more awkward ‘sumimasen wakarimasen ?’ situations haha

A post shared by Lisa | Photographer in Tokyo (@lisainjapan) on Apr 22, 2020 at 6:32pm PDT

2. Slow the spread with masks for all!

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This morning in Kabukichō ? .⠀ ✂︎ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー#gaijinpottravel #japanculture #traveltojapan #streetoftones #best_photo_japan #explorejapan #ilovejapan #japantravel #japangram #japan_focus #explorejpn #japan?? #passionpassport #コロナに負けない #traveljapan #gameoftones #exploringtheworld #kabukicho #discovertokyo #covid19 #tokyonightlife #japanbeauty #exploretokyo #nightview #japanvisit #instatokyo #amusement #ig_tokyo #matcha_jp #shinjuku

A post shared by Jessica Iragne (@wirejess) on Apr 10, 2020 at 2:32am PDT

1. A sweet sakura stroll in Kanagawa.

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Sakura walk ? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #instajapan #igersjp #ig_japan #instagramjapan #igersjapan #fujixseries #富士フイルム #fujifilmasia #fujifilm #fujifilmxseriesjapan #fujifilmxseries #fujifilm_xseriescommunity #pics_jp #everydayjapan #日本 #gaijinpottravel #japan #japantrip #visitjapanjp #tokyocameraclub #discovertokyo #東京カメラ部 #fujifilmglobal #brasileirosnojapao #guiaemtoquio #guianojapao #gaijinpotsakura2020

A post shared by Carlos Kato (@chkato) on Apr 6, 2020 at 2:19am PDT

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