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.
Lush cliffs guard the sea,
Deep blues kiss rocky outcrops,
Isle whispers secrets.
豊かな崖
青海と岩を抱く
島が囁く
#offbeatjapan #hiddenjapan #coastallandscape #naturephotography #japan #serenebeauty #wanderlust
Emerald river,
Concrete whispers through green trees—
Harmony awakes.
エメラルド川、
緑木々を抜ける音—
調和が目を覚ます。
#hydropower #natureandtech #emeraldgreen #sustainableenergy #offbeatjapan #hiddenjapan #japan
Doll faces whisper,
In kimono dreams they rest,
Lifelike hues of peace.
関風と囁く、
着物の夢に眠る、
平和の色。
#offbeatjapan #japan #hinamatsuri #traditionalcrafts #japanesedolls #kimonolove #serenebeauty
Golden sun awakens,
Whispering mist hugs green hills—
Sky`s mirror below.
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金色の太陽が目覚め、
囁く霧が緑の丘を包む—
空は下を映す。
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#tanada #offbeatjapan #serenesunrise #japanlandscapes #mysticalmorning #ruraljapan #traditionalagriculture #japan
Sacred roof stands tall,
Amid urban whispers hum—
Time weaves old and new.
古き屋根、
街のささやき中、
時が編む。
#onochiciview #templevscity #ancientandmodern #urbanserenity #hillscapes #offbeatjapan #japan
Crimson dreams whisper,
Wooden echoes of the past,
In tranquil embrace.
赤夢囁く、
過去の木の響き、
静かな抱擁。
#DarumaDreams #ShrineQuietude #SereneJapan #RuralRetreat #CulturalSymbols #offbeatjapan #japan
Golden grasses sway,
Ferris wheel rusts under sky—
Blue, pink whispers past.
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金色の草が揺れる、
錆びた観覧車の下で—
青とピンクの囁きが通り過ぎる。
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#offbeatjapan #japan #haikyo #abandonedplaces #amusementpark #ferriswheel #nostalgia #urbanexploration
Emerald whispers,
Jizo in crimson repose,
Peace in quiet woods.
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翡翠のささやき、
赤き地蔵の静寂、
静かな森の安らぎ。
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#sacredjapan #jizostatue #forestbathing #serenity #spiritualjapan #offbeatjapan #japan
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