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Asian Skunk Cabbage

Mizubashō Park

Hello there! This time I went to Mizubashō Park to see Asian skunk cabbage. It is located in Gosen city, Niigata prefecture, Japan. The date of my visit was on April 4th, 2025. Drizzling and chilly. I thought there would not be so many people because it was drizzling, but surprisingly, I saw about 30 people walking and taking pictures. I found a shrine and a temple as well, but first of all, I am going to share the pics of Asian skunk cabbage. Here you are! It is funny to know that this plant is called “skunk cabbage” in English. lol My impression was that about 30% of them were blooming when I took these pics.
2025.04.14
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Ichishimatei

Hello guys! How’s it going? Hope your day is going great (*’ω’*) I went to Ichishimatei, one of the best residences of Hokuetsu situated in Shibata city, Niigata prefecture, Japan 😀 The date of my visit was on Feb. 25, 2025. It was cloudy, had some snow piled up, but did not feel that cold. This residence spans over 26400 square meters of land and a building area of over 1980 square meters; many of the buildings are registered as Designated Cultural Properties of Niigata Prefecture. Without a further ado, I am going to share the pics taken there through the following sliders down below! To begin with, here are the ones around the entrance.
2025.03.04
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Shichimen Daitennyo Cave

Hello everyone! I drove to Nishikan-ku, Niigata city, Niigata prefecture, Japan and took a look at Shichimen Daitennyo Cave 😀 FYI, Shichimen means Seven-headed and Daitennyo means Great Heavenly Maiden. It was on Jan. 13, 2025. The weather was cloudy, and it had some snow piled up. It is known for a haunted place or a spot for testing your courage, but in reality, it is not a place with a sketchy history but a widely worshipped place. First of all, I am going to share the photos of the cave.
2025.01.20
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Akasakayama Park and Shōun Sansō Villa

Good evening, everyone! This time I went to Akasakayama Park & Shōun Sansō Villa located in Kashiwazaki city, Niigata prefecture, Japan 😀 It was on November 12th, 2024. Cloudy, windy and a bit chilly. Parked my car at the parking lot after paying 1000 yen for the cooperation of their illuminations. I am going to share the photos of Akasakayama Park, followed by those of Shōun Sansō Villa. First off, this is called Great Pond next to the parking lot.
2024.11.19
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Shinran Shonin Historic Spot and Reverse Bamboo, One of the Seven Wonders in Echigo

This time, I mainly came to see Reverse Bamboo, one of the seven wonders in Echigo as well as a natural monument. It was July 7, 2024, cloudy and a little hot. Tanabata (Star Festival) is on the seventh of July, but I came here by sheer coincidence. Firstly, I am going to share some pictures of a historic spot for Shinran Shonin adjacent to the reverse bamboo grove :D
2024.07.09
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