Kashinozaki Lighthouse and the Friendship of Japan and Turkey
Some of Japan’s best known and closest international relationships are with China, Korea, and America among others. But one of
Read MoreAdventures in Kansai and Beyond
Some of Japan’s best known and closest international relationships are with China, Korea, and America among others. But one of
Read MoreResting at the tip of the Kii Penisula, far away from any nearby cities, is the first, and oldest temple
Read MoreThree hours south from Osaka will take you to Kii-Katsuura. Often over-looked by foreign tourists i a an area famous
Read MoreWakayama Prefecture has a wealth of traditional local foods, hands down one of the more popular dishes is mehari-zushi. Though
Read MoreThe most sacred pilgrimage in West Japan is the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, but even more popular is the Kumano Sanzan.
Read MoreDeep within the forested mountains of the Kii Peninsula is Kumano Hongu Taisha [熊野本宮大社], one of the most famous shrines
Read MoreOn the boarder between Osaka and Wakayama is the Izumi Mountain Chain. Just at the foot of those high mountains
Read MoreThe ancient temple complex Koyasan is one of the most spiritual locations in Japan. With literally hundreds of temples within
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