Photo of the Day

A geisha in a car in Kyoto
December 1, 2011

Geisha, Kyoto

This Month in Photo of the Day: 2011 National Geographic Photo Contest Images

Within an ultramodern society Japan still maintains traditions passed down from generation to generation, making it one of the most beautiful and intriguing places in the world.

(This photo and caption were submitted to the 2011 National Geographic Photo Contest.)


See all contest entries »
See more pictures of Japan »

Photograph by Clancy Lethbridge

Go Further

Subscriber Exclusive Content

See how NASA’s new Mars rover will explore the red planet

Why are people so dang obsessed with Mars?

How viruses shape our world

The era of greyhound racing in the U.S. is coming to an end

See how people have imagined life on Mars through history