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Adventures in Kansai and Beyond

Izumo no Okuni: the Founder of Kabuki

With its vibrant sets, colorful costumes, and striking make-up kabuki is Japan’s glamorous and most popular traditional performing art. Today,

If you will remember from our mythology series, Izanami died giving birth to the god of fire. Grief-stricken by the loss

Suga Shrine is a little off the beaten path. Suga Shrine Japan’s First Capital The bus ride is not terribly

While many people visit Izumo Taisha to find their true love, there is another famous love shrine in Shimane. Yaegaki

Finally! After all that mythology, we are finally ready to go to Izumo! This is a place we have really