Deep Kure

Legends of the Deep: Interview with a Yamato Crewman

Peter Chordas — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 14:07:03 +0000

“The first time I set foot aboard the Yamato, I remember looking up at the bridge in awe — it towered over us like a skyscraper.”

Renga Street Photography Workshop Gallery

Reiko Inaba — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 10:46:45 +0000

Student photos from our June 23rd Photography Workshop.

Gallery: Spring 2018

Reiko Inaba — Sun, 20 May 2018 08:20:26 +0000

A glimpse of Kure in Spring.

Irifuneyama Memorial Museum

Reiko Inaba — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 03:00:15 +0000

Built in 1905 as the official residence of the Kure Naval Commander-in-Chief.

Yamato Museum

Reiko Inaba — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 03:00:32 +0000

The world’s largest and most powerful battleship, the Yamato, was built in Kure, and here you can see a 1/10th scale model of it, along with other large exhibits such as the Zero fighter (kamikaze plane), and Kaiten (human torpedo).

Manganji Temple

Reiko Inaba — Sun, 22 Apr 2018 03:00:14 +0000

This five-storied pagoda is said to have been built as a place where people could pray for safety at sea.

Avenue to the Art Museum

Reiko Inaba — Sat, 21 Apr 2018 03:00:52 +0000

17 sculptures and a variety of trees line both sides of this street, providing a beautiful stroll all year round.

Iron Whale Museum

Reiko Inaba — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 03:00:13 +0000

The decommissioned Akishio is the first real submarine put on display in Japan.