Hironobu Matsuoka / Photo-writer
Born in 1974 in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, and currently living there, Hironobu is the president of Mediapolis Inc.
“I travel around the country in Solar King, an eco-camping car that has a solar power generator, and film the beautiful scenery of Japan in high-definition. I want to move around the country as much as possible and leave behind videos of precious Japanese nature and scenery for future generations to enjoy. Although I travel all over the country, I love my home area of Setouchi.”
‘Healing Japan TV’ – Traveling virtually around the country through ‘healing videos’.
Available Write Up: 128
2016.10.17 Tokushima
Sunset Hunting Amidst the Clouds : Sunset Hunter - Vol. 6 - (Yoshinogawa City - Mima City, Tokushima Prefecture)
2016.10.6 Tokushima
Tsunomine Skyline & Tsunomine Park : Beautiful Views of Awa's Matsushima, Visiting Mt. Tsunomine Shrine, & Going Cave Spelunking!
Kiseki no Hoshi Greenhouse, Japan’s largest botanical garden, Combines Flowers & Art!
Kiseki no Hoshi Greenhouse, Japan's largest botanical garden, Combines Flowers & Art!
2016.9.28 Hyogo
Awaji Island Akashi Kaikyo National Park: A Huge Area Offering Delightful Ocean Views, Flower Gardens & Lots of Playground Equipment - Great For the Whole Family!
2016.6.22 Tokushima
Forest-Bathe while Touring the Waterfall Gallery! The Todoroki 99 Waterfalls:
Forest-Bathe while Touring the Waterfall Gallery! < Part 2 > The Todoroki 99 Waterfalls:
2016.6.21 Tokushima
Forest-Bathe while Touring the ‘Waterfall Gallery’!
2016.6.20 Kagawa
Angel Road & Futagoura: A Sandy “Promenade for Angels” That Only Appears At Low Tide!
Angel Road & Futagoura: A Sandy "Promenade for Angels" That Only Appears At Low Tide!
Yamaroku Chaya: Pour Shodoshima Island Soy Sauce on Ice Cream for Mysterious Flavors!
Yamaroku Chaya: Pour Shodoshima Island Soy Sauce on Ice Cream for Mysterious Flavors!
“The Blue Marine”, A Semi-Submerged Tour Boat on which to Admire Tropical Fish & Coral While ‘Walking on the Bottom of the Ocean’!
2016.5.18 Tokushima
Minami Awa Sun Line: The Seaside Drive with Beautiful Scenery the Whole Way!
Minami Awa Sun Line: The Seaside Drive with Beautiful Scenery the Whole Way!
2016.5.6 Hyogo
Nadakuroiwa Suisenkyou: Step into Amazing Scenery with 5 Million Daffodils backdropped by Azure Seas !
2016.4.29 Tokushima
Amagoi Falls, the “Couple” Waterfalls at the End of a Healing Walk by a Mountain Stream!
Amagoi Falls, the “Couple” Waterfalls at the End of a Healing Walk by a Mountain Stream!
MUMU, the Fashionable Café by the Seashore of Shodoshima Island!
MUMU, the Fashionable Café by the Seashore of Shodoshima Island!
Try the Luxurious Uwajima Sea Bream Rice Created by Iyo Suigun Pirates in Ehime, the Area that Produces the Most Sea Bream in Japan!
2016.4.13 Hiroshima
Sunset Hunter VOL. 1 – Shimanami Kaido: The Worshipped Mt. Shirataki & its Beautiful Sunsets!
Sunset Hunter VOL. 1 - Shimanami Kaido: The Worshipped Mt. Shirataki & its Beautiful Sunsets!
2016.4.11 Hiroshima
Innoshima Bridge Memorial Park: Enjoy Marvellous Views of The Bridge & Daihamasaki Lighthouse!
Innoshima Bridge Memorial Park: Enjoy Marvelous Views of The Bridge & Daihamasaki Lighthouse!
2016.4.8 Yamaguchi
“Almost Like Nature's Own Obstacle Course!” Tamagawa Camping Ground with an Onsen, Amazing Sea Views & Segoe Beach!
Ogama Falls: A Giant Serpent Lives in the Waterfall Basin?!
Ogama Falls: A Giant Serpent Lives in the Waterfall Basin?!
Standing in the center of Innoshima Island along Shimanami Kaido, Suigun Castle towers over its surroundings.
2016.3.4 Yamaguchi
Two Great Spots for Cherry Blossoms: Hagi Castle &Mt. Kasayama!
Facing the Sea of Japan in the northern part of Yamaguchi prefecture, the ruins of Hagi Castle are located at the foot of Mt. Shizuki. Counted among Japan's top 100 castles, it can even be said to have been the home of the leading spirits of Japan's restoration.
2016.2.10 Tokushima
The Year’s 1st Sunrise: Our Recommended Spots in Minami Awa!
The southern part of Tokushima prefecture is a treasure trove of spots to see the first sunrise of the New Year! However, as it's dotted with numerous marvelous locations, it might be difficult to decide where to go.
2016.1.8 Yamaguchi
Chojaga Forest, Mt. Kanmuri & A Trek Along the Vast Karst Akiyoshidai Plateau!
Akiyoshidai Plateau is the largest karst plateau in Japan, and Mt. Kanmuri, located in the northern part, is known for being an easy trekking course.
Huge Resort Area with Views of the Majestic Hiruzensanza range & Mt. Daisen!
Hiruzen Plateau is located at an altitude of 500-600 m in the northern part of Okayama prefecture.
2015.12.26 Okayama
This is Shimotsui Gion Shrine in southern Okayama prefecture.
2015.12.22 Yamaguchi
An Extraordinary Valley Created 65 Million Years Ago!
With a total length of 2km, Sekichu-kei is a valley located in the western part of Yamaguchi prefecture that has been designated both as a place of scenic beauty, and as a natural monument.
2015.12.16 Yamaguchi
This is Niinohama Beach, one of the finest in Japan and some of the best quality waters anywhere in the country.
2015.12.14 Okayama
Over millennia, Yoshii River has slowly eroded the granite plateau to create Okutsu Valley.
2015.12.2 Yamaguchi
Omi Island Nature: Trail How About Visiting The “Marine Alps” On Foot??
Located in northwest Yamaguchi, Omi Island has a circumference of about 40 km.
2015.11.25 Okayama
Goukei : Walk in the Valley of Peculiar Rocks & Ridges !
Goukei, a place where strangely shaped rocks and cliffs backdrop a clear stream…
2015.11.24 Yamaguchi
Kikugahama Beach: A First-Rate Beach Offering Walks by Hagi Castle & Amazing Sunsets, Too!
Kikugahama is a first-rate, beautiful beach with white sands and green pines.