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Kunisaki Peninsula, Oita | Enjoy the beautiful sea and historic sites

There are lots of attractive places on the Kunisaki Peninsula in the northeastern part of Oita Prefecture in Kyushu. Because the peninsula is not easy to access, its towns, shrines, and temples have retained their original atmosphere.
Usa Jingu Shrine, Oita | One of the oldest shrines in Japan and a powerful power spot place

Usa Jingu is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan with its foundation in the 8th century. It is located at the entrance of the Kunisaki Peninsula in Oita, Kyushu.
Takachiho Yokagura, Miyazaki | Beautiful performance based on Japanese mythology

Takachiho is a town that is located on a mountain in the northern part of Miyazaki Prefecture, Kyushu. The Takachiho Yokagura is a traditional dance that has been performed by local men for a long time.
Japanese Tanka Poetry | Beautiful Japanese Music

Tanka is uniquely Japanese poetry that was perfected at the beginning of the seventh century.
Arita and Imari | Traditional Pottery Towns in Japan

Arita and Imari are small towns that are located in Saga Prefecture. They have been known as towns of pottery for about 400 years.
Yoshinogari Ruins where you can see what Japan was like 2000 years ago

Yoshinogari is an important archaeological site located on the plain of Saga Prefecture. By visiting this site you can get a rough image of a Japanese village of about 2,000 years ago.
Japan Private Tour 6 days | Beautiful Cherry Blossoms

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Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine where the God of Learning is Enshrined

Dazaifu City is located about 15km south-east from the center of Fukuoka City. Dazaifu Tenmangu is a Shinto shrine and the most important place in this city.
Nara Mantoe Matsuri Festival | Fantastic atmosphere with beautiful lighting

On August 15th, an annual event called Mantoe matsuri is held at night in the Todaiji temple in Nara. This festival commemorates our ancestors with lit-up lanterns.
Setouchi Triennale | One of the Largest arts Festivals in Japan

Every 3 years, a large art festival descends on Naoshima and other islands in the Seto Inland Sea. It is called the Setouchi Triennale, and very much worth visiting! Read our personal experience of the festival.
Tofukuji Temple, Kyoto | Beautiful Flowers and Gardens

One of my favorite Zen temples is the Tofukuji temple located in the east of Kyoto city. What makes this temple very special are its magnificent landscapes of maple trees and cherry blossoms.
Renovation of Kumamoto Castle, now even more beautiful and attractive

I’m a local guide who was born and raised in Kumamoto, which is located on Kyushu island in the southwest of Japan. In April 2016, a big earthquake of magnitude 7.0 hit my hometown.
Church of the Light | Osaka Travel Guide

If you are interested in Japanese architecture, Tadao Ando might ring a bell for you. He designed the Church of the Light in Osaka, an interesting work of contemporary architecture in Japan.
Kyoto Gion Matsuri | Beautiful decorations and flashy events

The Gion Matsuri in Kyoto is one of the three most famous festivals in Japan with more than 1000 years of history. I’m crazy about this festival which is cool, high-spirited and elegant at the same time.
Experience Zen | the Essence of Buddhism in Kyoto

There is a Zen temple in Kyoto called Koshoji, located near Kuramaguchi Station, which is not a typical tourist sightseeing spot. Even though tourists are discouraged from going in, it is an interesting place to visit.
Hasedera Temple, Nara | Beautiful flowers of each season

Various kinds of flowers blooming throughout the year on Hasedera’s grounds, the temple has been nicknamed ‘Flower temple’ since ancient times. I especially love to visit the Hasedera to view the hydrangea in the early summer season.
Rice planting | The beginning of the Japanese diet

Around the end of May to early June, some people in Japan become a bit restless, and you might wonder why that is. It is because ‘taue’, the rice planting season, has started again!
Rurikoin Temple, Kyoto | Spectacular view shining in lapis lazuli

When we hear or see the words ‘yuka midori in Japan’, it is considered as a herald of early summer. Learn what this means in this personal account of our visit to the Rurikoin temple in Kyoto.
Fukagawa Edo Museum | Time Travel to the Edo Period!

The Fukugawa Edo Museum is a small history museum where you can be transported back in time to the Edo era. Find out what you can see in this cool little museum!
An Introduction to Useful Japanese for Travelers

Before you come to Japan for the first time, you may want to remember a few Japanese phrases to make your trip even more smooth and enjoyable. Here are some simple words and phrases that are worth knowing.