In Japan, only some shrines bear the title “jingu”, and all of them enshrine emperors. One such example is Shiramine

The Onin War devastated Kyoto–burning much of the city to ashes. Even today there are still reminders of this war

Just a little bit away from the bustle of tourist heavy Arashiyama is Mount Atago. The mountain is a very

When it comes to the most popular tourist spot in Kyoto, Nijo Castle usually gets somewhere near the top of

One of Japan’s more intriguing historic figures is the famous spiritualist, or Onmyo-ji, Abe no Seimei. In addition to the

Mishima sits on a manmade island in Osaka Bay. This island is known for its beautiful lily garden and the

In Ibaraki City, in the middle of a quiet little neighborhood, lies Sojiji, one of the 33 temples of the

In Japan over the past 10 years, more and more people choose to marry non-Japanese citizens. Indeed, it becoming increasingly