The Nengo System, Reading the Japanese Calendar
When you come to Japan and go to register the city office, or with a number of services, you will
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Japanese History
Shiramine Jingu, The Demon Emperor and Soccer?
In Japan, only some shrines bear the title “jingu”, and all of them enshrine emperors. In Kyoto, Heian Jingu is
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Yoshida Shrine, the Shrine that Redefined Shinto
Right next to the most prestigious university in the Kansai region, Kyoto University, is Yoshida Shrine[吉田神社]. Many people overlook this
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The Onin War: Ancient Japan’s Biggest War
In 794 Kyoto became Japan’s capital for more than 1,000 years. However, if you compare Kyoto to Japan’s other very
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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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Kukai, the Founder of Shingon Buddhism
Dating all the way back to the 9th century, Koyasan stands as the center of Shingon Buddhism. This amazing temple
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Yamanobe no Michi Trail: Japan’s Oldest Road
Hiking in Japan is both really easy and very fun. With many mountains and well maintained trails, everyone from young
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