Discover the enchanting Cat Island of Manabe-shima, Japan, where cats roam freely among traditional village homes and blooming cherry blossoms.
The enchanting Cat Island of Manabe-shima in Japan, where cats outnumber people, showcases a charming village with traditional wooden houses, blooming cherry blossoms, and lush greenery. The islands rich history and unique character are captured in an illustrated book by Florent Chavouet, offering a glimpse into the authentic charm of this off-the-beaten-path destination.
I am Jordy Meow, a French photographer based in Tokyo. I explore offbeat places in Japan.
Crimson whispers sigh,
Fern-cloaked arches lull to sleep
Whispering past dreams.
紅いささやき
シダが眠りを誘う
夢の痕跡
#offbeatjapan #japan #hiddenheritage #urbanexploration #naturevsman #forgottenbeauty #wabisabi
Torii in sunset,
Golden sea and sacred sky,
Whispers of fire glow.
鳥居夕日に、
金色の海と聖なる空、
炎の囁き。
#offbeatjapan #japan #toriagate #sacredbeauty #japanesetradition #sunsetsilhouette #spiritualjapan #natureandspirit
Windows hold secrets,
Blossoms weave purple and pink,
Masked in tradition.
窓は秘密を隠し、
紫とピンクの花が織りなす、
伝統を仮面に。
#offbeatjapan #japan #kaiku #sakura #japanesetradition #culturaltreasures #springinbloom #hiddenjapan
Autumn hues cascade,
Whispering steam paints the air—
Nature`s warm embrace.
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秋の色が
囁く蒸気の空―
自然の抱擁。
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#MountAsahidake #Hokkaido #autumncolors #volcanicbeauty #naturetherapy #offbeatjapan #japan
Pink petals whisper,
On hill`s green embrace, sky`s blue—
Nature`s spring canvas.
ピンクの花びら 緑の丘に囁く 春のキャンバス
#springcanvas #hanami #sakura #naturelovers #offbeatjapan #japan #traveljapan
Sunlit beams embrace,
Clear waters mirror the sky,
Nature`s warm embrace.
日差し抱く
水面に映る空
自然の温もり
#onsen #offbeatjapan #japan #hotspingretreat #japanesetradition #serenespace #natureretreat #restorativeplaces
Neon visions glow,
Red and white rivers of light,
City dreams in blue.
ネオンの幻影が輝く、
赤と白の光の川、
青色の街の夢。
#offbeatjapan #japan #tokyocityscape #neonnights #urbanjapan #tokyovibes #citylights
Rows of lucky cats,
Fiery leaves whisper behind—
Autumn`s warm embrace.
ラックの猫、
後ろに囁く燃える葉、
秋の温もり。
#manekineko #autumnvibes #japanbeauty #fieryleaves #culturalrichness #serenescapes #offbeatjapan #japan
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