In a picturesque seaside town, abandoned homes have become a canvas for a community revitalization project bringing together local and global talents. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2026/03/23/issues/onomichi-labyrinth-house-akiya-renovation/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #issues #onomichi #hiroshima #akiya #depopulation #shimanamikaido
In Onomichi, urbanists redesign public life via vacant homes

Since 2019, a volunteer renovation and reconstruction project has been reimagining community and bringing new energies to a seaside town in Hiroshima Prefecture.

The Japan Times
https://www.wacoca.com/tour/891561/ 【広島県】大門駅~八本松駅の山陽本線沿線の街並みをリード125で散策します😊 #fukuyama #Mihara #onomichi #さんようほんせん #中国地方 #中国地方ツアー #広島県
"RIP Ken-chan: The Cat Whose Epic Battle with Museum Security Guard Captured Hearts Across Japan"
https://spoon-tamago.com/onomichi-museum-cat-ken-chan/
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Thinking a lot about my trip to Onomichi last year.

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Sad news. It was announced today that Ken-chan, the black cat which persisted daily in trying to enter the Onomichi City Museum of Art, passed away on 20 Sept[1]
https://thesmartlocal.jp/onomichi-city-museum-of-art/

The museum is issuing a memorial calendar capturing Ken-chan's numerous attempts being foiled by the security guard.
1. https://www.onomichi-museum.jp/shop/shopinfo/2026_1.html
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Onomichi City Museum Of Art: Cute Stand-Off Between 2 Cats & A Guard

Besides art exhibitions, the Onomichi City Museum of Art has something else worth seeing - a wholesome cat and human stand-off.

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🌸Discover the hidden gem of Onomichi in Hiroshima! 🚲Cycle through quaint streets lined with traditional houses and temples. 🍜Indulge in local delicacies like Onomichi ramen. 🌊Take in breathtaking views of the Seto Inland Sea. #Onomichi #Hiroshima #JapanTravel #OffTheBeatenPath #CyclingAdventure #FoodieParadise https://www.japantripideas.com/en/chugoku/hiroshima/onomichi