The Sun Also Rises

Photographer

Taro Ishii

Category

Nature Photography - Sunrise/ Sunset

Company

Submission Group

Professional

Year

2026

Country / Region

Japan

This photograph was taken from the summit of Mt. Fuji, capturing the moment when the morning light breaks through the sea of clouds at dawn.

The golden rays piercing the mist symbolize the strength of nature.

In Japan, the sunrise seen from Mt. Fuji is revered as sacred and is called Goraikō.

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