Circle Japan: Part 6 - Sakaiminato
Sakaiminato, Japan — A Day in the Whimsical World of Yokai On my first visit to Sakaiminato, I didn’t actually explore the city itself. Instead, I headed out on excursions into the surrounding countryside — visiting beautiful nature gardens and enjoying the unforgettable sight of cherry blossoms in full bloom. I also spent time in museums like the Adachi Museum of Art (which I wrote about in a previous post). That first trip gave me a taste of the area’s beauty, but not much insight into Sakaiminato itself. So on my recent visit, I decided to change that. A City with a Manga Legacy If you’re not familiar with it, manga is the Japanese art form of storytelling through comics — covering genres from action and romance to history and fantasy. It’s not just for kids; manga is a major part of Japanese culture and is enjoyed by all ages. Sakaiminato is especially proud to be the birthplace of Mizuki Shigeru, one of Japan’s most famous manga creators. He’s best known for GeGeGe no Kitaro...