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

Yoshida Shrine, the Shrine that Redefined Shinto

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

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

As Japan’s very first government was made in Nara, there are plenty of Japanese history in Nara that predates as

A ways down Kamo Street from Kamigamo Shine, is its sister shrine, Shimogamo Shrine. Just like Kamigamo Shrine, Shimogamo Shrine

In north Kyoto is Kamigamo Shrine [上賀茂神社] , the head shrine in the Yamashiro region. Coupled with Shimogamo Shrine to

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

While everyone knows the two ancient capitals of Japan, Nara and Kyoto, it is not so widely known that Shiga