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.
Cranes touch the blue sky,
Metallic whispers glisten,
Sunlit waves below.
空にクレーンの手、
メタリックのささやき、
波は陽に輝く。
#offbeatjapan #japan #industriallandscape #seasideviews #hiddenjapan #urbanexploration #industrialvibes
Ancient wood whispers,
Torii guards the muted skies—
Nature`s solemn gate.
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古木が囁く
鳥居は曇り空を守る—
自然の厳かな門
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#torii #sacredjapan #mysticalplaces #spiritualjapan #quietbeauty #offbeatjapan #japan
Ghostly white giants,
Silent in crystalline frost—
Winter breathes its art.
ゴーストのような白い巨人
結晶の霜の中で沈黙する—
冬はその芸術を息吹く。
#snowmonsters #juhyo #winterwonderland #japantravel #offbeatjapan #serenebeauty #Japan
Silent torii stands,
Underneath the twilight hues—
Whispers of the past.
静かな鳥居、
夕暮れの色の下で—
過去のささやき。
#offbeatjapan #japan #shinto #serenity #rurallandscape #hokkaido #sunsetcolors #spiritualjourney
Pink petals cascade,
Guardians watch in silence,
Spring`s sacred embrace.
ピンクの花びらが降り注ぎ、
静寂の中で守護神が見守る、
春の神聖な抱擁。
#sakura #springinjapan #buddhisttemple #cherryblossom #offbeatjapan #japan #zenvibes #azalea
Moss blankets the ground,
Sunlight dances through the trees,
Path of ancient stone.
苔の絨毯
木漏れ日の舞い
古の石道
#offbeatjapan #japan #forestwhispers #sacredwoods #ancientpath #mysticalforest #naturelover
Neon whispers glow,
Crimson lanterns guide the past,
Night`s embrace unites.
光る囁き、
真紅の提灯が導く、
夜は過去を。
#offbeatjapan #japan #urbanexploration #neonnights #traditionaljapan #urbanshrine #nightphotography #contrast
Below the train`s hum,
Neon whispers paint the night—
Cobalt dreams unfold.
電車の下で
ネオンが夜を彩る—
コバルトの夢。
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#offbeatjapan #japan #yokochovibes #neonnights #japanesenightlife #urbanexploration #cozycorners #cobaltblue
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