Tranquil figure in abandoned ruins evokes contemplation on human resilience amidst decay.
A lone figure finds peace in the decaying ruins, embodying tranquility amidst abandonment.

Heian Wedding Hall

Up early in the morning and departure for the Ibaraki prefecture. I rent a car there to travel with my friend Satoshi and see the haikyos. I have many haikyos on my list today, but I would mention the two most important. The first is a kind of false church for weddings.

Up early in the morning and departure for the Ibaraki prefecture. I rent a car there to travel with my friend Satoshi and see the haikyos. I have many haikyos on my list today, but I would mention the two most important. The first is a kind of false church for weddings.

Heian Wedding Hall
Heian Wedding Hall
Heian Wedding Hall

We can easily imagine Japanese couples lining up in that establishment to get married here.

Heian Wedding Hall
Heian Wedding Hall
Heian Wedding Hall
Heian Wedding Hall
Heian Wedding Hall

We leave Heian Wedding Hall to continue our road to Mito City.

Heian Wedding Hall
School

On the road, we come across two wonderful abandoned pachinko (a kind of Japanese-style casino, with a kind of noisy pinball machines). The first is completely impenetrable, but the second is completely open.

Karaoke
Karaoke
Karaoke
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Karaoke
Karaoke
Karaoke

We go to three other haikyos, but it’s really too difficult for Satoshi to walk with confidence. We therefore take our time, and we enjoy the country air. I will return to visit this place with a French, it should be easier :).

Karaoke

This is a true delight to get off the beaten tracks and hunt down haikyo. Sometimes we know the history of these abandoned places, sometimes we imagine it, but in these two cases it is interesting. From a photographic point of view, these are real opportunities to learn, improve, and take photos with style while offering different sensations than those from the tourist guides. A breath of fresh air (if I may say!)that moves us from Tokyo and its surrounding areas that I see every day.

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I am Jordy Meow, a French photographer based in Tokyo. I explore offbeat places in Japan.

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Rust whispers through time, Frosted glass and rusty hues, Silent tales on wings. ---錆びた音が ささやく翼は 静かな物語。 ---#aviationhistory #forgottenwings #ghostsofmetal #aviationart #japan #offbeatjapan #aestheticdecay
Ancient jars stand still, Whispers of herbs in twilight— Healing's ghostly dance. 古い瓶が並び、 夕暮れに耳を澄ます薬草の囁き、 癒しの幽霊の舞。 #offbeatjapan #vintagejapan #japan #tradition #apothecary #hiddenhistory #japaneseculture #rusticjourney
Scarlet bridge stands bold, Embraced by nature's colors— Water whispers by. ---赤い橋、 自然の色に抱かれて、 水がささやく。 ---#offbeatjapan #japan #redbridge #seasonchange #naturelovers #tranquility #autumnineyes #hiddenbeauty
Yellow dots embrace, Blue sea whispers to calm hills— Art in nature's hug.  黄色の点、 青い海が囁く— 自然に抱かれた芸術。#YayoiKusama #Naoshima #SetoInlandSea #ContemporaryArt #ArtInNature #offbeatjapan #japan
Under starry sky, Western gates glow deep green-blue— Time's whispers linger.スターリーな夜空の下で、 西洋の門は深い緑青に輝く— 時のささやきが残る。#offbeatjapan #japan #eeriebeauty #abandonedplaces #nightphotography #forgottenhistory #urbanexploration #mysteriousjapan
Plowed field, mountains; Silent peaks watch over homes, Winter whispers close.---耕された野、山々; 静かなる峰が家々を見守る、 冬のささやき近し。---#naturejapan #ruraljapan #japanesealps #landscapephotography #serenjapan #offbeatjapan #japan
Pale petals whisper, In spring's gentle, rainy breath, Umbrella blooms fade.淡い花びら 春の穏やかな雨 傘と共に散る #sakura #cherryblossom #offbeatjapan #japan #springrain #tranquilbeauty #urbannature #ephemeralbeauty
Whispering petals, Mirror the fleeting twilight, Sakura dreams bloom. ---囁く花びら、 儚い黄昏映す、 咲く桜の夢。 ---#sakura #japanphoto #ethereal #cherryblossoms #tranquility #offbeatjapan #japan