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Izanagi Jingu – The Shrine at the Beginning of Japan
On Awaji Island stands a shrine connected to one of the oldest stories in Japanese mythology.
Izanagi Jingu is dedicated to Izanagi and Izanami, th...
Tokushima Awaodori Airport – A Gateway to Tokushima
Today, I would like to introduce another side of Tokushima.Tokushima Awaodori Airport is the main air gateway to Tokushima Prefecture and takes its...
The Statue of Hachisuka Iemasa in Tokushima Central Park
Standing within Tokushima Central Park is a bronze statue of Hachisuka Iemasa, the samurai lord who laid the foundations of modern Tokushima.
The p...
Hakata Gion Yamakasa – The Spirit of Fukuoka
Today, I would like to introduce one of the most important traditions of my hometown, Fukuoka.
Every July, the streets of Hakata are filled with en...
Tōdai-ji Temple, the Great Buddha, and the Deer of Nara
Among the many historic sites in Japan, few places leave as lasting an impression as Tōdai-ji Temple in Nara.Completed in the 8th century, Tōdai-ji...
Kōzan-ji Temple and the Statue of Takasugi Shinsaku
In the historic city of Shimonoseki stands Kōzan-ji Temple, a place closely connected to one of the turning points in modern Japanese history. Near...
Kondō Hall, Danjō Garan, Mount Kōya
At the center of Danjō Garan, the sacred heart of Mount Kōya, stands Kondō, the Main Hall.
Since the founding of Mount Kōya by Kūkai, also known as...
Kongōbu-ji Temple, Mount Kōya
At the heart of Mount Kōya stands Kongōbu-ji, the head temple of Shingon Buddhism.
Founded by Kūkai, also known as Kōbō Daishi, more than 1,200 yea...
Konpon Daitō, Mount Kōya
Among the many sacred buildings of Mount Kōya, few are as important as Konpon Daitō.
Founded by Kūkai, also known as Kōbō Daishi, Mount Kōya has be...
Beppu Catholic Church
When people visit Beppu, they usually come for the hot springs.Yet among the steam rising from the city, there is also a place that reflects anothe...
Ōhama Port and the Ariake Sea
Today, I would like to introduce a place that is personally meaningful to me.
Ōhama, in Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture, has long been connected t...
Hōryū-ji Temple, Nara
In Nara Prefecture stands one of the most important historic sites in Japan.法隆寺 is widely recognized as home to some of the world's oldest survivin...
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