Sugawara no Michizane, Japan’s Most Famous Scholar
In the Shinto religion, there are literally thousands and thousands of gods; but everyone has favorites. Easily one of the
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In the Shinto religion, there are literally thousands and thousands of gods; but everyone has favorites. Easily one of the
Read MoreAfter Obon, people in Japan work busily until without realizing it, it already the end of the year! While New
Read MoreThe snack aisle is in a Japanese supermarket can leave first-time visitors gobsmacked. From sweet to savory, Japanese snacks come
Read MoreOut of the way of the bustle of Osaka City is the Okukawachi region. In this quiet and beautiful place,
Read MoreTucked away in the mountains of north Osaka the 23rd temple of Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Katsuo-ji Temple [勝尾寺]. This ancient
Read MoreWhen it comes to fall foliage, or Koyo in Japanese, Kyoto always comes to people’s minds. For this reason, during
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