Iwashimizu Hachimangu: Biggest Hachimangu Shrine in Kansai
If you are familiar with Japanese shrines, you probably have heard the word “Hachiman” somewhere. While there are literally thousands
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Japanese National Treasures
Kyoto’s Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and the God of Study
One of the most popular gods in Japan is the god of study and knowledge, Sugawara no Michizane, or Tenjin-san.
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Sakai’s National Treasure: Sakurai Shrine
Despite having been ravaged during the Siege of Osaka and World War II, Sakai City and its surrounding boarders still
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Izumo Taisha: Meeting Place of The Gods
Finally! After all that mythology, we are finally ready to go to Izumo! This is a place we have really
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