Hase-dera is the main temple of the Buzan sect of Shingon Buddhism. The temple is located in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The Main Hall is a National Treasure of Japan.
Hase-dera
Let's go discover this very special haikyo with a man who is equally special, or maybe not.
Located in the cool depths of a mine, in the heartlands of central Japan, the design of this neutrino detector is mind-boggling.
Where are these pretty women? In the forest of Bijin Bayashi! And they’re everywhere! Above, below, and all around you.
The peaceful beach of Senjugahama, an oasis of fresh greenery, welcomes a colourful display of primroses as spring draws to a close …

I am Jordy Meow, a French photographer based in Tokyo. I explore offbeat places in Japan.
Moss blooms in soft green,
Whispers of water cascade,
Bridge hugs nature`s grace.
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苔が柔らかく咲く、
水のささやきが流れ、
橋は自然の優雅さを抱く。
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#SereneJapan #NatureHarmony #MossyForest #WaterfallWhispers #JapaneseBridge #offbeatjapan #japan
Golden light enfolds,
Steel giants by glistening waves—
Nature whispers soft.
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黄金の光、
輝く波のそばに
鋼の巨人。
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#offbeatjapan #japan #industrialbeauty #sunsetvibes #naturevsmachine #coastalviews #hiddenjapan
Torii gates stand tall,
Whispered tales in dappled light,
Painted stones speak life.
鳥居そびえ
語りかける木漏れ日
彩る石たち
#offbeatjapan #japan #torii #naturewalk #shinto #hiddenjapan #exploremore
Rust red stands so bold,
Gentle cats weave through the grey,
Peace in urban hues.
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錆びた赤は、
灰色をぬって歩む、
街の平和。
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#offbeatjapan #japan #sereneescape #urbanzen #catsandmachines #quaintvibes #tranquiljapan
Gentle feline gaze,
Wild magenta whispers close,
Nature`s tender hug.
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やさしい猫のまなざし、
間近にささやくマジェンタの花、
自然の優しい抱擁。
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#kitteninthewild #ruraljapan #naturemeetslife #japanesebeauty #quietcountrylife #whisperingblooms #offbeatjapan #japan
Glint of gold mirrors,
Pond cradles sky`s gentle blue,
Leaves whisper of peace.
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黄金の輝き
池に浮かぶ空
紅葉が囁く静けさ
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#Kyoto #GoldenPavilion #ZenBeauty #JapaneseGarden #SereneNature #offbeatjapan #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
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