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Adventures in Kansai and Beyond

Ujigami Shrine: The Oldest Shrine Building in Japan

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,

If you are familiar with Japanese shrines, you probably have heard the word “Hachiman” somewhere. While there are literally thousands

Kyoto is very famous for its autumn leaves, namely the Japanese maple or, momiji [紅葉]. In Japanese, the colors of

One of the most popular gods in Japan is the god of study and knowledge, Sugawara no Michizane, or Tenjin-san.

When it comes to Kyoto, from Japanese students on school trips to first-time visitors to Japan, everyone goes to the

When someone says “Kyoto” the golden Kinkaku-ji immediately comes to mind. Like the Tsutenkaku in Osaka, or the Todai-ji in

Just near the boarder of Kyoto and Osaka in the small city of Nagaoka-kyo, home of the Suntory Kyoto beer factory. If