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Ride a Cable Car to an Open-Air Hot Spring: Hidden Paradise in Iya, Tokushima
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Did you know Japan has "Three Great Hidden Regions"? You might be thinking, “Wait, hidden regions?” Yes—it’s true. Japan has three areas officially called “The Three Great Hidden Places.” They are: Shirakawa-go (Gifu), Iya Valley (Tokushima), and Shiiba Village (Miyazaki). So! This time, I ventured into one of them: **Iya Valley in Tokushima Prefecture. Iya Valley: A Remote Mountain Escape in Tokushima The weather wasn’t great when I visited Iya. Low-hanging clouds covered the mountains like a blanket. The mountains are deep, the roads have intense elevation changes... Even on mountaintops, there are small villages. It didn’t feel completely deserted—people ...
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Exploring Kurashiki’s Hidden Ukiyo-e Museum: A Quirky Art Spot Devoted to Kuniyoshi
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Exploring Kurashiki’s Hidden Ukiyo-e Museum: A Quirky Art Spot Devoted to Kuniyoshi If you're strolling through the traditional white-walled streets of Kurashiki’s Bikan Historical Quarter, keep your eyes open for something quietly magical: a traditional Japanese house with a small wooden sign that reads “UKIYO-E KURASHIKI / Kuniyoshi Museum.” I popped in with zero expectations... and came out absolutely mind-blown. DSC_1411.JPG DSC_1413.JPG
100+ Works of Pure Kuniyoshi Chaos (In the Best Way) This isn’t your typical museum with glass cases and hushed voices. Every single room in this converted ryokan (traditional inn) is packed with over 100 works by ...