Byodo-in Temple in Oahu, a Japanese icon in America?!
2018 is a big year for Japanese Americans living in Hawaii. 150 years ago, the very first Japanese laborers moved
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Trips
Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Japan’s Oldest Pilgrimage
Many outside of Japan assume that the most important pilgrimage one can take in Japan is the Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage.
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The Heart of Ise Grand Shrine: Naiku
Ise Jingu, or Ise Grand Shrine, is one of the most important shrines in Japan. Composed of roughly 125 small
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Ise Jingu: Exploring the Geku
For centuries, going to Ise Jingu was the highlight of a commoner’s life. While going to Ise Jingu may not
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Japan’s Living Past: A Brief History of Ise Grand Shrine
Ise Grand Shrine, or Ise Jingu [伊勢神宮] as it is better known by Japanese people, is one of the most
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5 Things To Know Before Visiting Ise Jingu
When people plan coming to Japan immediately large sprawling cities like Tokyo, Kyoto and our dear Osaka come to mind.
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Yomotsu Hirasaka, Path to the Japanese Underworld
If you will remember from our mythology series, Izanami had died giving birth to the god of fire. Grief stricken by
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