In total, there have been more than 100 aftershocks since the strong earthquake in the middle of the week, shaking the northern Japanese province of Hokkaido.
The area of Japan was expanded after a strip of land more than 300 meters protruded after just one night and attached to the coastline of the country.
National Geographic tourism photo contest has attracted many attendees, with works showing the magic and impressive beauty of destinations in the world.
The vast valleys of purple lavender below bring an infinite beauty that makes everyone dream of arriving once.