Shrine/Temple

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Sightseeing

Experience History and Nature. Nara Asuka Village sokoiko! Cycling Tour

2024.12.10

Asuka Village, located in the southeastern part of the Nara Basin, is a fascinating area filled with...

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Hiyoshi-taisha Shrine in Shiga | There is a monkey, the messenger of God!

2023.02.07

In Shiga Prefecture, Japan, there is a shrine called one of the best power spots. Here it is. This i...

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What to do when you visit a Japanese shrine on New Year’s Day

2023.01.23

In Japan, people visit shrines in January to pray for a healthy new year. I went myself, and now I&#...

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Omi Shrine(Omi Jingu), a sacred place for karuta

2022.12.19

There is a Japanese card game called “karuta(かるた)”. Among karuta, those based on Japanes...