The people who practice Shugendo asceticism on Dewa Sanzan are called 'yamabushi', and they are probably the most rigorous and…
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Near Hiroshima, you can find the famous floating torii gate in Miyajima. Just this vision makes it worth a trip,…
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Kotohira is a small town in Kagawa Prefecture, which is famous for Kompirasan, Shikoku's most popular shrine. Find out what…
Gotokuji is a Buddhist temple in Tokyo. What sets this temple apart from the rest are the thousands of small…
When we hear or see the words 'yuka midori in Japan', it is considered as a herald of early summer.…
Various kinds of flowers blooming throughout the year on Hasedera's grounds, the temple has been nicknamed 'Flower temple' since ancient…
There is a Zen temple in Kyoto called Koshoji, located near Kuramaguchi Station, which is not a typical tourist sightseeing…
One of my favorite Zen temples is the Tofukuji temple located in the east of Kyoto city. What makes this…
On August 15th, an annual event called Mantoe matsuri is held at night in the Todaiji temple in Nara. This…
There are lots of attractive places on the Kunisaki Peninsula in the northeastern part of Oita Prefecture in Kyushu. Because…
Mount Daisen, 1,729 meters high, is the highest mountain in Tottori Prefecture. There are great hiking courses and beautiful temples…
Oiwasan Nissekiji is an off the beaten path Buddhist temple founded about 1,300 years ago in Toyama. Learn more about…
Yanesen in Tokyo is a great destination for travelers who are looking for a peaceful, local area with a traditional…
Did you know that Japanese tea originated in China, and was then slowly cultivated to different kinds of tea that…
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Minimalism has been linked with Japanese culture for a long time, and it goes back to even before Zen Buddhism…
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Takaoka in Toyama prefecture has plenty of attractions; beautiful scenery on the coastline, unique history, metal production, an anime museum,…