Tag: kurashiki

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Painterly Reflection, Kurashiki, Japan

Painterly Reflection, Kurashiki, Japan

In the Bikan historical quarter of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, Edo-era storehouses are being reflected off of the surface of a canal.

Jun 28, 2026
Boat Traffic, Bikan District, Kurashiki, Japan

Boat Traffic, Bikan District, Kurashiki, Japan

During early autumn season, visitors are enjoying a boat ride on a willow-lined canal in the historic Bikan district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.

Feb 3, 2026
Japan 2025
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Japan 2025

So I visited Japan again in the later half of October 2025. Unlike my previous trip in 2024, this trip was kind of booked without much plans in mind. Back when booking the flights, I only knew I wanted to explore Kansai region and maybe visit Tottori & Hokuei, the Detective Conan's author's hometown. But...

Dec 18, 2025
Vivid Autumn, Bikan District, Kurashiki, Japan

Vivid Autumn, Bikan District, Kurashiki, Japan

Autumn is packing a punch on this historic corner in the Bikan District of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.

Dec 12, 2025
Across the Canal, Kurashiki, Japan

Across the Canal, Kurashiki, Japan

During autumn season, this is a view across the canal in the historic Bikan district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.

Oct 22, 2025
Historic Buildings, Bikan District, Kurashiki, Japan

Historic Buildings, Bikan District, Kurashiki, Japan

A glimpse between some of the beautiful old warehouse buildings in the Bikan District of Kurashiki, Japan.

Sep 11, 2025
Boat Ride, Bikan District, Kurashiki, Japan

Boat Ride, Bikan District, Kurashiki, Japan

A man and a woman in traditional clothes and holding a paper umbrella are riding in a boat on the canal in the Bikan District of Kurashiki, Japan.

Aug 29, 2025
Canal-side Artist, Kurashiki, Japan

Canal-side Artist, Kurashiki, Japan

In the historic Bikan district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, passersby are watching a painter capture a scene of old buildings along the canal.

Aug 16, 2025
Cables Galore, Kurashiki, Japan

Cables Galore, Kurashiki, Japan

Looking up in the historic Bikan district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, I noticed this rather elaborate mesh of electric cables and wires.

Jun 3, 2025
Autumn Mood, Bikan District, Kurashiki, Japan

Autumn Mood, Bikan District, Kurashiki, Japan

In the Bikan district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, trees along the canal have changed to autumn colors.

Nov 25, 2021