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
Read moreWhen you come to Japan and go to register the city office, or with a number of services, you will
Read moreIn Japan, only some shrines bear the title “jingu”, and all of them enshrine emperors. In Kyoto, Heian Jingu is
Read moreRight next to the most prestigious university in the Kansai region, Kyoto University, is Yoshida Shrine[吉田神社]. Many people overlook this
Read moreIn 794 Kyoto became Japan’s capital for more than 1,000 years. However, if you compare Kyoto to Japan’s other very
Read moreIn the Shinto religion, there are literally thousands and thousands of gods; but everyone has favorites. Easily one of the
Read moreDating all the way back to the 9th century, Koyasan stands as the center of Shingon Buddhism. This amazing temple
Read moreHiking in Japan is both really easy and very fun. With many mountains and well maintained trails, everyone from young
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