Shimane was ranked as Japan’s least visited prefecture in 2024. It’s no wonder, with no bullet train stops or much connectivity to large urban areas in general, it’s simply difficult to get to. However, it rewards any who are able to visit with quaint countryside, what’s regarded as the oldest shrine in Japan, one of the most impressive of the 12 original castles, and beautiful coastlines. The photos I took here are some of my favourite in a while.
I’ve been trying my hand at using the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K on some of my explorations around Japan. I’m mind blown by the sheer amount of control you have in post when using Blackmagic RAW, like being able to adjust exposure and white balance in post without loss of data. Thanks to @blackmagicnewsofficial for lending me this bad boy to play around with for the past couple months!
When the boys visit you in Kyushu, you go seek out mystical shrines and dolphins in the Amakusa Sea, or hike around Aso-Kuju National Park, find hidden watertalls, and you definitely soak in wild onsens in Oita ♨️. With @physio.yu & @jasonnsmith
And this is not even half the prefectures in Japan! There’s so much to see in such a small country, even I haven’t seen it all despite travelling around it full time for a year and a half now. What’s your favourite prefecture you’ve been to?
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: the main island of Okinawa is not the best in terms of natural beauty. The other Okinawan islands rank better from just the few I’ve seen. That being said, there’s always beauty to be found no matter where you go, and there were many hidden gems to be found here when I searched beyond Naha and the popular beaches.
I had to make the call to not bring my van to Okinawa when I found out how expensive it would be. Luckily @evertrail.okinawa exists, because I still got to explore the main island in a camping car 😌
Yoron Island, just 25km north of the Okinawa main island, is actually the southernmost island of Kagoshima prefecture and part of Kyushu.
Close enough to Okinawa to share many aspects of culture but with a distinct identity, history, and island pride that was apparent in everyone we met.
We had the pleasure of staying in the stunning @villa_shinaha which made our visit here absolutely incredible. Add this place to your bucket list!
I’ve been in Okinawa for the past couple weeks, and while I honestly didn’t have high hopes for the main island, I’ve been pleasantly surprised with how many hidden gems there are. Not only that, I’ve been able to keep up my usual style of travel by exploring with @evertrail.okinawa ’s camping cars, finishing the days with beautiful park-ups right on the ocean. Cannot complain 😌👌🏼
Since black mist filters soften and bloom highlights, I try to shoot scenes where light has something to play with, like filtering through foliage, bouncing off water, breaking through clouds, or glowing in the dark.
I’ve been using the @kfconcept black mist filters for a few months now and absolutely love them to add a bit of cinematic spice to my photos and videos. Solid quality that doesn’t break the bank.
A few of my favourite moments from my 5 days exploring IseShima, which offers a peaceful escape from the tourist hot spots in Kansai.
And this time I didn’t use my van, instead I went by train using the Kintetsu Rail Pass 5 DAY PLUS, which goes to show you can still get off the beaten path with public transport!
Check out more tourism info on IseShima Tourism Guide Website：https://pse.is/8thg88
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I’ve been fortunate enough to explore Japan in my van, which gets me far away from most of the known spots. Cherry blossoms especially can be found in any little city or town where no tourists visit, and so I sometimes find myself in the the most beautiful, quaint settings that reflect much more of daily life rather than an IG opportunity.
Plum blossoms in Mie are now just past their peak 🥲. After a lot of rain and wind last night, a big chunk of petals have fallen which made for a beautiful pink carpet today, but the trees are going to slowly lose their flowers in exchange for budding foliage. At least we have cherry blossoms to look forward to!
First shot by @stephen_sakaguchi 🎥
