Illustration of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals gathered around a traditional Japanese shrine with a torii gate, cedar trees, and snow-capped mountains.

8K. 16:9. Prompt (Maximum Japaneseness, Emphasis on Scenery) Early in the morning in winter in Japan, the grounds of an old local shrine bustle with people making their first visit of the year. The stone-paved approach, rows of vermilion-lacquered torii gates, and the bells, large shimenawa (sacred ropes), and paper streamers from the main hall sway. Lanterns from street stalls (with signs in Japanese such as "amazake" (sweet sake), "yakidango" (grilled dumplings), "omamori" (charms), and "omikuji" (fortune slips)) line the approach, and steam and a fragrant aroma fill the air. In the background, a grove of cedar trees and a thin mist, with snow-capped mountains in the distance. All twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac are gathered in a natural composition in the center of the painting: Rat (small and intelligent, holding an ear of rice in its mouth) Ox (with the serene texture of Wagyu beef and a small bell around its neck) Tiger (with beautiful fur reminiscent of traditional Japanese patterns, standing majestically) Rabbit (fluffy and white, with a small bell on a red string) Dragon (a Japanese dragon: long body, antlers, whiskers, scales, and clouds). Not a Western dragon) Snake (a white snake, with a sacred aura, the delicate reflection of its scales) Horse (chestnut, well-groomed fur, standing in front of a votive tablet) Sheep (soft wool, serene expression) Monkey (not at the hot springs, but in the temple grounds, sitting on a tree branch, full of curiosity) Rooster See more