Discover the timeless beauty of Manabe-shima Island in Japan, where traditional wooden houses, historic sites, and curious cats create a captivating atmosphere.
Discover the enchanting charm of Manabe-shima Island in Japan, where traditional wooden houses, a historic village shop, and an old-fashioned school coexist with lush greenery and curious cats. The rustic buildings and unique character of the island are captured in an illustrated book by Florent Chavouet, showcasing its timeless beauty and off-the-beaten-path allure.
I am Jordy Meow, a French photographer based in Tokyo. I explore offbeat places in Japan.
Sunlight through green leaves,
Moss whispers on wooden paths—
Nature`s quiet call.
陽光差し込む
苔むす木道に
自然の囁き
#offbeatjapan #japan #naturelovers #hiddenjapan #forestmagic #kyotoforest #explorejapan
Curved tiles under blue,
Wood and white embrace the sky;
Bridge whispers to green.
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曲がる瓦
木と白、空に寄り添う
橋は緑に囁く
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#offbeatjapan #japan #traditionalarchitecture #japanesegarden #natureanddesign #tranquilbeauty #serenespace
Ferris wheel aglow,
Hints of Europe in Japan,
Green whispers echo.
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観覧車が光り、
日本にヨーロッパの香り、
緑がささやく。
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#offbeatjapan #japan #abandonedplaces #amusementpark #ferriswheel #greennature #culturalfusion #hiddenjapan
Golden leaves whisper,
Twisted branches weave tales old—
Nature`s fleeting art.
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黄金の葉
ねじれた枝が語る—
自然の儚さ
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#koyo #momiji #autumnvibes #fallcolors #japan #offbeatjapan #forestmagic
Rusted roofs embrace,
Green and teal whispers of time,
Nature`s claim blooms wild.
錆びた屋根、
時間の緑と青、
自然が咲く。
#offbeatjapan #japan #abandonedplaces #urbexjapan #naturemeetseyesore #industrialrelics #postapocalypticbeauty #rustandgreen
Wooden whispers glow,
Stone paths weave through time`s embrace—
Sky of tranquil blue.
木の囁き、
時間の抱擁を織る石の道——
静かな青空。
#Higashiyama #KyotoDreaming #TraditionalJapan #MachiyaMagic #CulturalJourney #offbeatjapan #japan
Silent green whispers
Pathway through the towering strength
Grey stone stands at peace
静かな緑の囁き
高くそびえる力の小道
灰色の岩が平和に立つ
#bambooforest #japanesenature #serenity #stonepath #greenvibes #offbeatjapan #japan
Pink and white whispers,
Sakura dreams in the breeze,
Spring’s soft-hued embrace.
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ピンクと白、
そよ風に桜の夢、
春のやわらかな抱擁。
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#sakura #cherryblossom #hanami #springinjapan #renewal #offbeatjapan #japan
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