I was actually just passing by, but if you’ve seen that I went to Kitaro, you probably already know I’m really into yokai and that whole genre lol.
I especially love Junji Ito’s art style.
It just feels so weird in the best way. Is that a personal fetish? lol
I think I even got a capsule toy at a nearby shop.
I honestly can’t remember whether I actually went into the merchandise-only section, or maybe it was just a store.
That day I was so worried there wouldn’t be a ferry back to Takamatsu, so I was rushing around and didn’t dare wander too much haha.
What I really liked was that even without going inside, the whole exterior was done so well.
It made me go wow, I really want to check it out.
It definitely has that kind of pull.
Yokai Art Museum | Review by PEIYU
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Kitaro Train
This wrapped train features characters from the popular manga GeGeGe no Kitaro. Running along the JR Sakai Line between Sakaiminato and Yonago, it’s a favorite among Kitaro fans from Japan and abroad.
This is the rainbow I saw on the Kitaro Train.
I didn’t get a photo of the train artwork because I was so tired and just wanted to rest. But when I looked up, I saw this rainbow.
I got so happy that I accidentally pointed at it, and there happened to be a Taiwanese guy sitting across from me. He turned around and took a picture too!
It seriously put me in such a good mood. It was that kind of unexpected little surprise, and the rainbow was so clear.
It was really beautiful. I honestly feel like I get ridiculously happy over little things like this lol.
It’s not really a huge deal, but little moments of happiness during a trip can make you feel so, so happy.
I was already excited because I was out traveling, and then this just added on top of that.
I was like, wow, I’m seriously so lucky lol.
Maybe I’m too easy to please.
I actually do have a photo, but I posted it on IG with some text on it, and the image quality isn’t very good haha. -
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Nara Park
Nara Park is a scenic area surrounded by historical and cultural treasures, including Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Kohfukuji Temple, Todaiji Temple, the Nara National Museum, and Shoso-in. Visitors can enjoy the breathtaking natural beauty of its expansive greenery while exploring these iconic landmarks. The park is located in the center of the city, making it easily accessible to various tourist spots.
Honestly, Nara Park is super famous!
But it was kind of scary. Buying crackers to feed the deer is basically a must, but the pressure is intense.
They keep surrounding you, and it feels like they might jump on you at any moment.
Also, for some reason I thought there would be giant Buddhas all over Nara lol. Heiji was so cool in that Conan movie hahaha.
It was really funny seeing the deer bowing to people, and then so many people would bow back.
But honestly, I felt like there were almost as many people as deer.
That was actually kind of overwhelming. There were seriously tons of people.
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Monkey D. Luffy Statue
With over 500 million copies in circulation worldwide as of 2020, ONE PIECE has become one of Japan’s most iconic manga series.
It was raining that day. I hope I can collect all of the ONE PIECE statues someday!
There was also a handprint below it, and my hand is tiny.
When I put my hand on it, theirs was way bigger than mine. But I don’t have a photo, so I’m not sure if I deleted it... so sad. I was taking photos nonstop the whole trip in Japan.
Maybe because it was raining, I got to take a good photo with Luffy~
But honestly, I like Levi more.
I don’t know why, but I couldn’t find anything here about Attack on Titan in Hita, only Oita...
Whenever I see Luffy doing this pose, it makes me want to copy it too hahaha. Do everyone’s photos end up with the same pose? -
