Fukue Island, Gotō Islands (Part 1)

On July 23, 2023July 23, 2023 By JenniferIn Castle, Historic Sites, Kyushu, MuseumLeave a comment

First part of my trip to Fukue Island, the most populated and largest island of the Gotō Islands, part of Nagasaki Prefecture.

Teshikaga Kussharo Kotan Ainu Heritage Museum

On March 15, 2020 By JenniferIn Hokkaido, MuseumLeave a comment

Despite its small size, this Kussharo Ainu Museum located just beside the Kussharo Lake and Kotan Onsen showcases not only the history and culture of the Kussharo Ainu, but offers an insight on the challenges they face within the Japanese society.

Taking a Step Back in Time in Shikoku Mura – The Final Part

On April 13, 2019April 13, 2019 By JenniferIn Architecture, Museum, ShikokuLeave a comment

As the title says, this is the final part (fourth to be exact) of my Shikoku Mura exploration, the open-air museum showcasing structures from all over Shikoku Region dating back mostly to the Edo Period. This final part covers more family houses, a soy sauce warehouse, more storehouses and a western-style house turned tea-room.

Taking a Step Back in Time in Shikoku Mura – Part 3

On April 6, 2019March 30, 2019 By JenniferIn Architecture, Museum, Shikoku1 Comment

Part 3 of my exploration in Shikoku Mura, the open-air museum exhibiting traditional buildings and structures from all over Shikoku Region. This time we take a look at the bark-steaming hut, more family houses and the Marugame Official Rice Storehouse.

Taking a Step Back in Time in Shikoku Mura – Part 2

On March 30, 2019March 30, 2019 By JenniferIn Architecture, Museum, Shikoku2 Comments

Part 2 of my exploration in Shikoku Mura, the open-air museum showcasing traditional buildings and structures from Shikoku Region. This post covers a sugar cane press, a tea hall previously located along a route used by pilgrims on the Shikoku 88-Temples Pilgrimage and a series of lighthouse / lighthouse keeper's residences.

Taking a Step Back in Time in Shikoku Mura – Part 1

On March 23, 2019March 23, 2019 By JenniferIn Architecture, Museum, Shikoku3 Comments

First part of my exploration in Shikoku Mura, an open-air museum exhibiting traditional structures and buildings from Shikoku Region dating back to the Edo and Meiji periods.

Twenty-Four Eyes Movie Village

On December 29, 2018December 29, 2018 By JenniferIn Museum, Shikoku4 Comments

Exploring the filming set of the 1987 remake of Twenty-Four Eyes (Nijushi no Hitomi), a story about a female teacher and her first-grade students set in 1928 through 1946, depicting life before and after WWII. Though I have not watched the movie at the point of the visit, it was still an interesting and memorable experience.

Last bit of Hydrangea at Fuchu-shi Kyodo no Mori Museum

On October 6, 2018September 16, 2018 By JenniferIn Flowers, MuseumLeave a comment

Hoping to see some hydrangeas at the end of the Ajisai Matsuri at Fuchu-shi Kyodo no Mori Museum, located in western of central Tokyo. The park also features an open-air museum displaying old buildings of former merchant houses, town halls, farmhouses and school.

Chojiya Salt Road Museum, Omachi, Nagano

On August 18, 2018August 25, 2018 By JenniferIn Chubu, Museum1 Comment

An informative experience at the Chojiya Salt Road Museum, showcasing the life and materials from the Chikuni Kaido, the road used to transport salt from the sea of Japan to the old Shinano Province (now Nagano Prefecture).