top of page


Japan: The 5 Castles Designated as National Treasures, Guardians of Time and History
Japan is home to a rich architectural heritage, featuring unique examples of feudal art and engineering. Among the most remarkable are 5...


Japan: The 5 Best Spots to Photograph Around the Ariake Sea
The Ariake Sea in Japan offers immense potential for minimalist photography. Its vastness, low tides, shrines, and traditional fisheries...


Japan: Photographing the Seaweed Cultures of the Ariake Sea
The Nori seaweed farms, with their entanglement of geometric nets, offer a unique landscape for photographers, especially in the field of...


Japan: Nanzo-in, the Reclining Buddha Temple
Nanzo-in Temple, located in the quiet town of Sasaguri, Fukuoka Prefecture, is one of Japan’s most significant Buddhist temples. Known...


Japan: The Nori Seaweed Farms of the Ariake Sea
Nori seaweed, emblematic of Japanese cuisine, embodies a rich tradition and a unique symbiosis between humans and the sea. It is in the...


Japan: Tanajibu, the Fishing Huts on the Ariake Sea
Nestled in the heart of Kyushu's maritime landscapes, the Tanajibu, these traditional fishing huts, emerge as sentinels over the Ariake...


Japan: The 5 Most Beautiful Torii for Long Exposure Photography
Emblematic of Japanese culture, Torii are found throughout the territory. Symbolizing the passage into a world of spiritual purity, these...


Japan: The Ariake Sea, Landscapes Between Tradition and Tides
The Ariake Sea is a vast bay located in the southwest of Japan, extending into the prefectures of Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, and Fukuoka....


Japan: The Kumamoto Earthquake and Its Impact on the Castle
The Kumamoto earthquake in April 2016 caused considerable damage to its iconic castle and the surrounding area, illustrating the...


Japan: The Lake Biwa Museum, Guardian of the Past and Future
The Biwa Lake Museum is an institution dedicated to presenting and preserving the natural and ecological history of the Biwa Lake region....


Japan: Kumamoto Castle, Resilience and Longevity of the Gingko
Kumamoto Castle, an architectural gem nestled in the heart of Kyushu Island, stands as a silent witness to the country's historical and...


Japan: The Suizen-ji Jōju-en Garden in Kumamoto
The Suizen-ji Jōju-en Garden, located in Kumamoto within the prefecture of the same name on Kyushu Island, stands as a quintessential...
bottom of page