Ubara Island
Ubara Island, seen from the end of the Ubara Utopia Trail, offers stunning views over the Pacific Ocean. This picturesque island is a haven for divers, boasting vibrant marine life and stunning underwater landscapes.
Karugamo Ducks
Two Eastern Spot-billed Ducks rest serenely on a stone island in the Yoro River, with the majestic Awamata Falls cascading in the background. Captured during the warm summer months, these ducks enjoy a peaceful moment amidst nature's beauty.
Awamata Falls
Awamatano Falls in Chiba’s Yoro Valley, renowned for its 100-meter waterslide-like cascade, is a popular summer destination for families and becomes a vibrant autumn spectacle from November to December, as promoted by local tourism boards.
Ubara Beach, Chiba
A scenic view of Ubara Beach featuring light-colored sand, moss-covered rocks in the foreground, and turquoise waters gently flowing into the cove. Lush green hills frame the background under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
Miyagase Dam
Explore Miyagase Dam in Kanagawa Prefecture, just a 2-hour drive from Tokyo via the Chuo or Tomei Expressways. Discover the dam's fascinating history, including its impact on local villages, and enjoy easy access for international tourists with multilingual resources. This blog post shares personal memories of driving through Kiyokawa and Tsukui and a nostalgic reunion with friends at this engineering marvel.
White Torii Gate on Beach
The iconic white torii gate of Yasaka Shrine on Ubara Beach, located about 100 km southeast of Tokyo, beautifully contrasts against the vibrant blue sky and turquoise waters of the cove, creating a serene and picturesque scene.
Cape Kedo Sea Cliffs
This stunning view of Cape Kedo's sea cliffs highlights the intricate layers of sandstone, mudstone, and volcanic ash, testament to the geological forces that shaped the Mineoka Ophiolite Belt.
Kedoura Inlet Sea Stacks
View of Kedoura Inlet on the western shore of Chiba Prefecture, Japan, featuring clear blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. The sky is clear with a few wispy clouds, enhancing the tranquil and natural beauty of the scene.
Border Collie at Kedoura Inlet
A black and white border collie lying on a beach composed of sand and small seashells at Kedoura Inlet on Myojin Cape in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. The dog looks content and is resting near a rocky shoreline with a backdrop of eroded rock formations. The ocean and a clear blue sky are visible in the background.
Temple Belfry
The bell and belfry at Gumyoji Temple in Yokohama, Japan, is a Yokohama City Tangible Cultural Property. The belfry features traditional Japanese architecture. The bronze bell was cast in 1798. The bell is rung 108 times for the Japanese Buddhist ceremony Joya-no-Kane, which involves ringing the temple bell 108 times to cleanse oneself of the earthly desires accumulated over the year.