22 extraordinary photos from the Nat Geo archives: jazz in Japan, a flurry of flamingos, and a sluggish sloth

A pampered tortoise relaxes at a home dedicated for exotic pets that have outlived their owners. A couple poses for photos in a surreal landscape that is actually a toxic wasteland. Gorgeous cherry blossoms bloom in Kyoto, Japan. Check out some of the pictures featured in our Photo of the Day.

Photography · Photo of the Day · By Yasmine Maggio · Photographs by National Geographic's Photography Department · Published April 3, 2026 · 1 min read

Topics: Photography, Vintage Photography, Photojournalism, Photo of the Day

A pampered tortoise relaxes at a home dedicated for exotic pets that have outlived their owners. A couple poses for photos in a surreal landscape that is actually a toxic wasteland. Gorgeous cherry blossoms bloom in Kyoto, Japan. Check out some of the pictures featured in our Photo of the Day.

Madison Tessler curated this selection of images for Photo of the Day, a daily look at photography from National Geographic's archives. Yasmine Maggio writes and researches the captions. Check out today's photo here.