It’s truly a memorable experience, if not downright unsettling, even during broad day light.
We ran into one of the residents (a nice human old lady) and had a chat, and she was surprised to see foreigners visiting but very happy for it. She told us only 25 residents remain at the village but they really enjoy maintaining the scarecrows.
The most memorable spot was the elementary school, and you can walk into the gym and it was filled with “students” doing activities. We were pretty much speechless during the whole time walking around it.
There was also a sign on the road that is commonly seen in all Japanese towns: 子供飛び出し注意(be careful of children jump out). And honestly, if I were driving there at night and something jumped out I’m stepping on the gas pedal.
It was truly a wonderful and bizarre experience.
Kougeru-Sama
I bet they fucking move when you’re not looking at them 😭
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So we went to this place during our road trip with our Japanese friends: https://miyoshi-tourism.jp/en/spot/107/
It’s truly a memorable experience, if not downright unsettling, even during broad day light.
We ran into one of the residents (a nice human old lady) and had a chat, and she was surprised to see foreigners visiting but very happy for it. She told us only 25 residents remain at the village but they really enjoy maintaining the scarecrows.
The most memorable spot was the elementary school, and you can walk into the gym and it was filled with “students” doing activities. We were pretty much speechless during the whole time walking around it.
There was also a sign on the road that is commonly seen in all Japanese towns: 子供飛び出し注意(be careful of children jump out). And honestly, if I were driving there at night and something jumped out I’m stepping on the gas pedal.
It was truly a wonderful and bizarre experience.
I bet they fucking move when you’re not looking at them 😭