Kumamoto Prefecture is one of the places my family visits the most. It has hot springs, famous places like castles, and delicious food. However, in 2016, Kumamoto Prefecture was hit by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake, causing great damage.Kumamoto Castle is a Japanese castle that has attracted much attention as a symbol of Kumamoto Prefecture’s recovery from the earthquake. 大地震直後の熊本城 External links:2016 Kumamoto earthquakes I didn’t visit Kumamoto Prefecture immediately after the earthquake, so I don’t have any photos that I took, but the castle grounds and walls had collapsed, and there was no trace of the sturdy castle that once stood there.I was shocked to see the pitiful state of […]
I’d like to share some photos from places I’ve traveled to over the past few years, and have chosen some of my favorite landscapes from my travels. Kegon Falls, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture The photo was taken poorly, so Kegon Falls appears small in the picture. This is the area around Lake Chuzenji during the autumn foliage season.On this trip, we visited Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Nikko Saru Gundan. I also have photos taken closer to the falls, but when you take photos up close, it’s hard to tell which waterfall it is.We drove around by car, and were happy to be able to drive up the famous Irohazaka slope.I […]
I love Kumamon and often take photos of him when I travel.I’d like to share with you some of the photos I’ve taken of Kumamon so far. If you visit Kumamoto Prefecture, you will find Kumamon everywhere. Kumamon is very beloved by the people of Kumamoto Prefecture.I have visited Kumamon Square in Kumamoto Prefecture many times, and I enjoy buying Kumamon merchandise and paying tribute to Kumamon. When I visited Kumamoto in December 2024, there was collaborative art on display featuring Kumamon and One Piece characters drawn by Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece.
