Amakusa Dolphin Center (天草イルカセンター)
Under a blue sky and over a clear blue sea, we set sail with a mix of excitement and nervousness, riding the wind and waves in search of adorable dolphins swimming freely.
Full of anticipation, we eagerly looked around. Before long, enthusiastic cheers rang out—pods of dolphins had already appeared before our eyes! Their streamlined bodies surfaced, revealing lively, graceful dorsal fins amid splashing water.
The healthy marine environment and thriving ecosystem have created this breathtaking scenery, allowing wild dolphins to live freely here. This dolphin-watching trip in Amakusa not only let us enjoy the beauty of nature but also left us with countless surprises and deeply moving moments. It was undoubtedly one of the most treasured pages of our trip to Amakusa!
〜“Join Meisheng, Enjoy Life”〜
Dolphin Watching Reservation Center (Amakusa City, Kumamoto) | Review by 謝美芳
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Fuji Shibazakura Festival
The weeks from mid-April to late May each year bring Fuji Shibazakura Festival, the largest spring flower event in the Tokyo metropolitan area to Fuji Motosuko Resort at the foot of Mt. Fuji. The season rings in with 500,000 moss phlox plants bloom in a stunning shimmy of color that frames perfectly with Mt. Fuji just behind. The festival designs a unique theme each year to showcase the vibrant hues of all seven varieties of shibazakura, including McDaniel Cushion and Autumn Rose.
Shibazakura “Moss Phlox”
Beautiful scenery and delicious food always make the heart yearn to travel. After my last post about autumn leaves 🍁, I found myself thinking again of that sea of pink moss phlox covering the ground. The view with Mt. Fuji in the background was especially unforgettable.
When the pink moss phlox filled my view, it felt as if romantic pink bubbles were floating through the air. My spirits lifted too, and even the photos seemed to have an extra touch of youthful energy.
The adorable FUJIYAMA COOKIE Mt. Fuji-shaped tin, with its soft pink colors, was simply irresistible and added a little extra happiness to the journey.
A springtime trip to encounter Mt. Fuji quietly began amid all this pink romance. ^_^ 🌸 -
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Amanohashidate
Amanohashidate is one of Japan’s Top 3 Scenic Spots, along with the bay of Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture and Miyajima in Aki, Hiroshima Prefecture. Across the length of this 3.6km landbridge you’ll find 5000 pine trees planted across its 20m-170m wide shores.
On an early summer afternoon, strolling along the narrow wooden streets of Ine offered a simple atmosphere far removed from the hustle and bustle.
The quiet reflections of the Ine boathouses, with the funaya buildings mirrored in the calm, emerald-green sea, made a picturesque scene.
A distinctive manhole cover featuring the name Miyazu City (みやづし), the Amanohashidate sandbar, and a colorful little boat showcased the strong local culture.
Viewed from above through the circular frame, the Amanohashidate sandbar looked like a green dragon soaring across the Aso Sea and Miyazu Bay, just like a “flying dragon in the sky”！ -
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Mt. Fuji
At a staggering 3,776 meters tall, Mt. Fuji is Japan’s tallest mountain and the pride of its two homes, Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures. This famous peak is an iconic symbol of Japan.
Mt. Fuji 🗻~
Forever so beautiful, my Tokyo travel diary~
Every time I return to Tokyo, I look forward to seeing Mt. Fuji. Whether viewing it from afar at ground level, looking down from a plane, or seeing it against a blue sky and fiery red autumn leaves, each view shows Mt. Fuji’s unique and breathtaking beauty.
The stunning aerial view from the plane, looking through the clouds at the snow-covered summit—the captain’s announcement let travelers know about the surprise outside the window. It’s an exclusive view from high above that only lucky passengers get to enjoy!
A spectacular view filled with autumn colors, with distinct layers of bright red and golden maple leaves intertwining with the snow-covered mountain in the distance to create the most classic Japanese scenery.
All in all, being able to see the sacred mountain with my own eyes on such a clear, sunny day surely made this trip full of wonderful memories! -
