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Category: Nature

By Marc Popelier Posted on March 17, 2018January 13, 2020

The destructive beauty of the Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima – Kyushu.

Sakurajima volcano is one of the most active volcanos in the world and dominates the beautiful bay of Kagoshima, located in the most south western part of Kyushu. This strato-volcano, said to … Continue reading The destructive beauty of the Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima – Kyushu.

Categories: Kyushu, NatureTags: Kagoshima, Sakurajima, Volcano
By Marc Popelier Posted on March 8, 2018March 16, 2018

Cherry blossom viewing in and around Tokyo

In Japan, early spring is almost synonym for cherry blossom season. The delicately beautiful pink and white blossoms of the cherry are called sakura in Japanese. In this period of … Continue reading Cherry blossom viewing in and around Tokyo

Categories: Nature, Photography, TokyoTags: cherry blossom, 花見, hanami, Sakura, Tokyo, 桜
Meoto Iwa - Mie Prefecture
By Marc Popelier Posted on June 27, 2015January 7, 2018

Meoto Iwa : The Wedded Rocks

Meoto Iwa (夫婦岩) the pair of wedded rocks in Ise Shima take a special place in Japanese mythology. Judged by the number of tourists visiting the place they are without doubt … Continue reading Meoto Iwa : The Wedded Rocks

Categories: Central Honshū, Japan, Nature, PhotographyTags: Ise, Meoto Iwa, Mie prefecture, 夫婦岩
Hama Ryukyu Gardens in Tokyo
By Marc Popelier Posted on June 22, 2015November 17, 2020

Hama Rikyu Gardens : Oasis of Green and Flowers in Tokyo

The Hama Rikyu (浜離宮) garden is a large beautiful park within walking distance of JR Shimbashi station in central Tokyo. It is one of the best examples of an Edo … Continue reading Hama Rikyu Gardens : Oasis of Green and Flowers in Tokyo

Categories: Japan, Nature, TokyoTags: Hama Rikyu, park, Shimbashi, Tokyo, water bus, 浜離宮
By Marc Popelier Posted on June 8, 2015January 21, 2018

The Primeval Forests of Iriomote Jima

Iriomote island, the second largest island of the Okinawa Archipelago is famous for its fantastic beaches, some of the most beautiful coral reefs in the South Chinese sea and last … Continue reading The Primeval Forests of Iriomote Jima

Categories: Japan, Nature, Okinawa Prefecture, PhotographyTags: day trip, eco tourism, 西表島, Iriomote, Ishigaki, Yaeyama

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