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The small city of Uji, ust south of Kyoto, has a pretty big reputation despite its small size. Uji is

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.

2018 is a big year for Japanese Americans living in Hawaii. 150 years ago, the very first Japanese laborers moved

Despite having come from China, Buddhist temples in Japan are very distinctly Japanese in many respects. However, in Uji, which

When someone says “Uji” usually two things come to mind: tea and the Byodo-in. Undoubtedly, Uji’s tea is fantastic and

Byodoin Temple in Uji is one of the most popular buildings in Japan. Though Byodoin is a relatively small temple,

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