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Senbon Shakado, Kyoto’s Okame Temple

The Onin War devastated Kyoto–burning much of the city to ashes. Even today there are still reminders of this war

Just a little bit away from the bustle of tourist heavy Arashiyama is Mount Atago. The mountain is a very

One of Japan’s more intriguing historic figures is the famous spiritualist, or Onmyo-ji, Abe no Seimei. In addition to the

In Ibaraki City, in the middle of a quiet little neighborhood, lies Sojiji, one of the 33 temples of the

Right next to the most prestigious university in the Kansai region, Kyoto University, is Yoshida Shrine[吉田神社]. Many people overlook this

Many people could argue that the golden pavilion of Kinkaku-ji is the most iconic and photogenic place in Kyoto. However,

What might take most by surprise is that ikebana, the beautiful art of Japanese flower arranging, originated in a temple.

In the Shinto religion, there are literally thousands and thousands of gods; but everyone has favorites. Easily one of the