If you’ve been to Megijima in the past three years or if you’re a long time reader of the blog, you mostly likely already know this piano-boat that is “stranded” in the port of Megichō: You will have recognized 20th Century Recall by Hagetaka Funjo that dates from the […]
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You may be surprised to learn that there is a Moai (that’s an Easter Island Statue) on Megijima. I know I was the first time I saw it. I guess it requires a small explanation, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, it is not a real one. I don’t think any […]
One of Megijima‘s architectural specificity is those large stone walls here and there in the village of Megichō, especially when one gets near the Seto Inland Sea. They are called Ōte (pronounce: “Ohteh”) and you have most likely already understood that their purpose is to protect the houses that are […]