Explore the historic charm and tranquil beauty of Manabe-shima, an enchanting island where cats roam freely among old wooden houses and temples.
Discover the enchanting island of Manabe-shima, where cats outnumber people. The image showcases the atmospheric town with old wooden houses, a historic village shop, an old-fashioned school, and a rich spiritual heritage at the Enpukuji temple. Immortalized in an illustrated book by Florent Chavouet, this tranquil and timeless scene captures the essence of this unique and captivating corner of Japan.
I am Jordy Meow, a French photographer based in Tokyo. I explore offbeat places in Japan.
Turquoise waves whisper,
Gray sands meet lush green hillside,
Sky`s vast canopy.
ターコイズの波、
緑が丘に灰砂、
空の大広間。
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In dim blue shadows,
Steel whispers under one light—
Echoes of old dreams.
薄青の影
一灯に鋼の囁き—
昔の夢の響き
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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
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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
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