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Hōryū-ji Temple, Nara

by SupervisorK
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...
Posted in Horyuji, JapaneseAesthetics, JapaneseBuddhism, JapaneseCulture, JapaneseHeritage, JapaneseHistory, Nara, QuietJapan, SacredJapan

Oka Castle Ruins and Rentaro Taki

by SupervisorK
Oka Castle Ruins and Rentaro Taki
High in the mountains of Oita Prefecture stand the ruins of Oka Castle, one of Japan's most dramatic historic sites.Today, only the stone walls rem...
Posted in JapaneseCountryside, JapaneseCulture, JapaneseHeritage, Oita, OkaCastle, QuietJapan, RentaroTaki

A Local Favorite in Fukuoka

by SupervisorK
A Local Favorite in Fukuoka
When people think of Japan, they often imagine temples, shrines, gardens, and historic streets.Those places are certainly part of Japan's charm.But...
Posted in BurgerToka, Fukuoka, JapaneseCulture, LocalJapan, QuietJapan