Atomic bomb dome : Hiroshima Japan
At 8 15 a.m on the 6th of august 1945 the first atomic bomb in human history was dropped on Hiroshima. The skies were clear, …
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Fire and Ice : Nozawa onsen fire festival, Nagano Japan
Deep in the heart of Nagano prefecture Japan, is the small onsen town of Nozawa. Nozawa Onsen, is a traditional Japanese onsen village and ski …
Cape Zanpa Okinawa Japan
The rugged coastline is striking, Jagged lava rocks and sheer cliffs that fall into crystal clear tropical waters, Cape Zanpa is a breath taking place …
The most beautiful waterfalls of Kyushu Japan
The mountainous terrain and high yearly rainfall makes Kyushu one of the best places to see waterfalls in the world. These are the most beautiful …
Snow monkeys of Japan
Within a geothermal valley located in Nagano prefecture Japan you can find Jigokudani, home of the snow monkeys. Covered in snow for more than a …
Izumo Taisha : Japan’s most mysterious temple
Izumo Ooyashiro is one of the oldest, most important and mysterious shrines in Japan. It is more famously called Izumo Taisha. The deity enshrined is …
Yakushima : Japan’s garden of Eden.
On this ancient island, lies some of the most amazing natural beauty in all of Japan. This is Yakushima The journey to Yakushima begins in …
Japan’s most beautiful waterfalls : Nabegataki, Kumamoto Japan
Nabegataki in Kumamoto prefecture Japan is a breathtaking waterfall. Despite the waterfall being small in scale with a drop of about 9-10 meters, and a …
Nami no ue shrine Okinawa Japan : The shrine above the waves
Located in the heart of Naha city on Okinawa’s main island: Nami no ue shrine ( the shrine above the waves) is a must see …
Japan’s largest active volcano : Mt Aso, Kumamoto
In this installment of Cinematic Asia we travel to Mt Aso in Kumamoto prefecture Japan. This region is a seismic hotbed, massive earthquakes and volcanic …