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Japan Diverse Images Dataset

Overview

This dataset is a comprehensive collection of high-quality images capturing the diverse aspects of Japan, including urban landscapes, natural scenery, historical sites, contemporary art, everyday life, and culinary experiences. It is designed to provide a rich and varied representation of Japan for AI training purposes.

Note that the photos were taken by myself in the 2020s, mainly from 2022 to 2024, with some exceptions.

Dataset Contents

The dataset includes images of:

Urban scenes from various Japanese cities
Mountains, rivers, and coastal areas
Rural landscapes and countryside views
Historical and cultural landmarks
Art galleries and exhibitions
Unique and unusual sights
Everyday life in Japan
Food and drink, including menus from restaurants, bars, and cafes

Purpose

This dataset is intended for use in training AI models to recognize and understand various aspects of Japanese culture, geography, and daily life. It can be utilized for tasks such as image recognition, scene understanding, cultural analysis, and more.

License

This dataset is released under the CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication. This means you can copy, modify, distribute, and perform the work, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission.

For more information on CC0, please visit: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Dataset Statistics

Total number of images: 11810
Image format: JPEG
Resolution range: around 4k quality
Total size: around 28.9GB

BLIP caption

Each image is accompanied by BLIP caption in the {filename}.caption file.

When training AI models, you may want to consider adding:

Category
Location (if applicable)
Text captions (especially for training in Japanese text generation)

Usage

To use this dataset:

Download the zip file from Hugging Face.
Load the images using your preferred image processing library.
Use the metadata.json file for additional information about each image.

Contributions

While this dataset is released under CC0, we appreciate attributions.

Contact

For questions or more information about this dataset, please contact The Pioneer on X.

Sample images

We hope this dataset proves valuable for your AI training needs and contributes to a deeper understanding and appreciation of Japan's rich cultural tapestry.