Journey on Tokaido in Kansai 1: Kuwana-Yokkaichi
The Tokaido is the ancient highway that once connected Tokyo and Kyoto. People of every class walked this road; emperors,
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The Tokaido is the ancient highway that once connected Tokyo and Kyoto. People of every class walked this road; emperors,
Read MoreOf all of the thousands of shrines in Japan, without a doubt, the crown jewel of them all is Ise
Read MoreAbout 100 miles from Osaka City, we are on the last stretch of our pilgrimage on the Ise Honkaido. Today
Read MoreWe are nearing the end of our travels on the sacred pilgrimage to Ise Grand Shrine. We’ve left the mountains
Read MoreThe Ise Honkaido is the sacred pilgrimage road that connects Osaka all the way to Ise Grand Shrine in Mie
Read MoreDuring the Edo Period, many “kaido” or historic roads were built and those roads were used by commoners to travel
Read MoreIse Jingu, or Ise Grand Shrine, is one of the most important shrines in Japan. Composed of roughly 125 small
Read MoreFor centuries, going to Ise Jingu was the highlight of a commoner’s life. While going to Ise Jingu may not
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