The Waterfalls Journal

Seasons, stories and the 1990 selection — added through the year.

Waterfall Culture

The 100 Selected Waterfalls of Japan: Chosen by the Public in 1990

2026-11-02

In 1990 Japan chose its 100 finest waterfalls — not by committee alone, but from more than 340,000 public nominations covering 527 falls. The story of the Nihon no Taki Hyakusen, and why the list runs from a 350-metre giant to falls barely 6 metres high.

Seasons & Access

Waterfalls Through the Year: Rain, Autumn Colour and Ice

2026-11-02

A Japanese waterfall is never the same twice. The rainy season makes giants roar, autumn frames Kegon in maple red, and hard winters can freeze Fukuroda solid. A plain-English orientation to when Japan's selected waterfalls show their best faces.