Tsuen Tea, the World’s Oldest Teashop in Uji
The small city of Uji, ust south of Kyoto, has a pretty big reputation despite its small size. Uji is
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Uji City
Mimurotoji: A Hydrangea Paradise in Kyoto
Not far away from Japan’s infamous Byodo-in in Uji lies Mimurotoji Temple [三室戸寺], the 10th temple of Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage.
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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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Obakusan Manpuku-ji, Kyoto’s One of a Kind Temple
Despite having come from China, Buddhist temples in Japan are very distinctly Japanese in many respects. However, in Uji, which
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Ujigami Shrine, Uji’s Hidden Shrine
When someone says “Uji” usually two things come to mind: tea and the Byodo-in. Undoubtedly, Uji’s tea is fantastic and
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Byodoin Temple and Japan’s Iconic Phoenix Hall!
Byodoin Temple in Uji is one of the most popular buildings in Japan. Though Byodoin is a relatively small temple,
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