Jordy Meow

Jordy Meow

Discover the hidden depths of Parisian catacombs with ancient tunnels and skeletal structures. Haunting
Interview

Exploration of the Catacombs of Paris

Visit of the forbidden catacombs in Paris for 10 hours with Dyane and Mathieu.

Difficulty
Risk
Winter scene in Roppongi, Tokyo with snow-covered branches and crimson berries creating enchanting beauty. Luminous
Japan

The Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo

I have been taken short notice once again by the early bloom of the cherry trees and I had to figure out an urgent day to wander the Tokyo streets and find nice scenes.

Cherry Blossom Peak
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Nobeyama Radio Observatory in the Japanese Alps: Pioneering Astronomy Research. Easy walk
Autumn

Nobeyama Radio Observatory

While I was driving around in Nagano, I noticed a huge parabolic antenna lost in the middle of the mountains.

Some crowds
2–3 hours (half-day if you want to see all antenna areas and take photos)
Tranquil Japanese alleyway at night with historic architecture, lush greenery, and a red bicycle. Off the map
Japan

16 Best Abandoned Places in Japan 2014

Here are my best 16 explorations of abandoned places in Japan in 2014.

Difficulty
Risk
Tranquil snowy night in Roppongi, Tokyo, with vibrant yellow bike covered in snow. Frosty
Japan

Snow Storm in Roppongi

The snow falls every year in Tokyo. Once. This year again, it's been snowing. But twice, violently, and the snow was going with a a strong and freezing north wind.

Tokyo Snowfall
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Tranquil beauty of Tottori Sand Dunes. Frosty
Chugoku

Tottori Dunes in the Snow

What about a walk along the Dunes of Tottori under snow?

Snowy Dunes
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Snowy Shirakawa-go: UNESCO village with enchanting gassho-zukuri houses in Japan. Luminous
Chubu

A Winter in Shirakawa-gō

The Shirakawa-go town is only illuminated on select evenings in winter so don’t go there without looking into it beforehand!

Winter Illumination
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Stone arch in Japans tranquil landscape, surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills. Easy walk
Japan

Okinawa: From Naha To Nago

How can you spend so much time in Japan without ever touching ground in the Ryukyu archipelago? You can’t! This first part is set on the main Okinawa island.

Some crowds
Half day to 1 day (often used mainly as an arrival/base city)
Mount Shirane Easy walk
Autumn

Mount Shirane

After visiting the wonderful Yumi-ike Pond, it’s time to go to the Mount Shirane.

Busy
Half day (3–6 hours) if focusing on the crater viewpoint and short walks; full day if combining nearby ponds (e.g., Maruike Pond) and sunset views.