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Kasuga Taisha, Holy Deer!

Nara Prefecture is famous for its rich history and iconic shrines and temples. Perhaps just as iconic as those shrines

It is not so widely known that Shiga served as the capital of Japan for a time. During the late

Visiting the many temples of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage can be a great and taxing journey, but not all of

It is easy to forget that despite its tall skyscrapers and exciting nightlife, that in fact Osaka City has a

Just 10 minutes away from the heart of Osaka City is the quaint little town of Yao. Though it seems

Although there are many shrines throughout Japan, some are very popular and attract not only a lot of Japanese but

Despite having come from China, Buddhist temples in Japan are very distinctly Japanese in many respects. However, in Uji, which

When someone says “Uji” usually two things come to mind: tea and the Byodo-in. Undoubtedly, Uji’s tea is fantastic and