Japan

Japan

Stars in Ogushi Ethereal
Gunma

The Milky Way ~ A Nocturnal Hiatus

When we looked up, a miracle revealed itself: billions of stars and the milky way stretched from one side of the sky to another.

Tanabata Night
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Cherry Blossom Beauty in Tokyo: A vibrant display of nature and culture in Japan. Serene
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Spring 2013: The Sakura of Peace

This year my wish was to let Kami-sama take me by the hand for nice, random walks through the city and enjoy the hanami in a more spiritual and romantic way.

Cherry Blossom Peak
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Discover the eerie beauty of the abandoned Maya Hotel in Kobe, Japan. Haunting
Hyogo

Maya Hotel: The Most Famous Abandoned Hotel

Does that ever feel strange to you to think that the only way to the hotel is through the cable car?

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Snow Monkey Drinking Water in Winter Wonderland - A Serene Scene of Survival. Some hiking
Chubu

Nagano with Friends: Jigokudani

We're getting at Jigokudani this time to visit the famous monkeys bathing in the onsen...

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Half day (about 3–5 hours including transit from Nagano Station and the walk), or 2–3 hours on-site if you’re already nearby
Abandoned Dodge car in mystical forest, frozen in time, nature reclaiming its space. Haunting
Japan

15 Best Abandoned Places in Japan 2012

We are heading into the new year of 2013, regretting not to have the world ended all together in 2012. Thus I am put together my favorite 15 haikyo in Japan, to remind us that the world is never too far from its final end.

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Chatsubomigoke Serene
Autumn

Chatsubomigoke, The Most Enchanting Hell on Earth

Be careful, this is not the natural Onsen you want to bath in!

Autumn Onsen Season
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Enchanting autumn scene of Nishizawa Valley with waterfalls, foliage, and serene atmosphere in Japan. Vibrant
Autumn

Shosenkyo & Nishizawa Valley in Autumn

This is the perfect opportunity for me to go to Yamanashi Prefecture where I spotted two beautiful valleys: Shosenkyo Valley and Nishizawa Valley.

Autumn Foliage
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Forgotten Wonderland: Haunting beauty of abandoned amusement park in Yamaguchi, Japan. Off the map
Chugoku

Desolated New Zealand Village

New Zealand Village is a place that is only suitable for a perfect weather, with nice breeze and a relaxed heart.

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Eerie night view of abandoned Nara Dreamland Roller Coaster in Japan. Haunting
Nara

Nara Dreamland: The Abandoned Rollercoasters

Nara Dreamland - the last big abandoned attraction park in Japan - is still standing 2 years later after my first visit !

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