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.
Emerald hills gleam,
Trails weave through verdant silence—
Nature`s quiet breath.
エメラルドの丘、
静けさに道を編む—
自然の静かな息。
#emeraldlandscape #serenejapan #hikingtrails #naturejapan #hiddenjapan #offbeatjapan #japan
Golden leaves whisper,
Under skies of tranquil blue—
Autumn`s gentle breath.
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金色の葉、
静かな青空の下、
秋の優しい息吹。
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#autumninjapan #koyo #fallcolors #japaneseculture #hokkaido #offbeatjapan #japan
Snow coats silenced rides,
Colors muted, dreamland sleeps—
Winter`s whispered hush.
冬の儚夢
色の音、降る雪—
静寂の調べ
#snowysilence #winterwonder #japansnow #forgottenfair #wintermagic #amusementpark #offbeatjapan #japan
Moss blankets the earth,
Whispering tales of Jizo —
Green dreams in the woods.
苔が覆う
地蔵の物語 —
森の緑の夢。
#forestwhispers #mossmagic #japaneseculture #jizo #spiritualjourney #offbeatjapan #japan
Radiant night blooms,
Hues dance in moonlit embrace—
Nature`s bright whispers.
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光る花夜
月と踊る色彩—
自然の囁き
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#offbeatjapan #japan #japanesenight #lightupevent #japanesegarden #sakura #nightphotography #naturephotography
Volcano`s fierce hues,
Muted soil to snowy peak,
Mount Fuji`s grace reigns.
火山の色、
土から雪まで、
富士の美。
#MountFuji #offbeatjapan #japan #volcanicviews #naturephotography #japanescape #spiritualbeauty #landscape_lovers
Stone roads weave stories,
Under skies of endless blue,
Red gate to the past.
石畳は物語を織りなす
青空の下で
過去への赤い門
#offbeatjapan #japan #edoperiod #torii #shinto #historicaljapan #architecture #traveljapan
Red bridge spans the stream,
Golden glimmers in the night,
Winter whispers glow.
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赤い橋が流れる小川を渡り、
金色の輝きが夜を照らす、
冬の囁きが輝く。
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#offbeatjapan #japan #winterwonderland #traditionallife #serenenight #onsenvibes #redbridge
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