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Adventures in Kansai and Beyond

Creepy or Cute? The Dolls of Awashima Shrine

Near the border of Wakayama and Osaka Prefecture the famous Awashima Shrine. Why is it famous? For centuries, people from

In February, the very first spring flowers start to bloom. The most famous and iconic of these flowers are plum

If you are familiar with Japanese shrines, you probably have heard the word “Hachiman” somewhere. While there are literally thousands

Osaka has changed a lot since the Edo Period, but some of the places that served as the settings for

Ise Jingu, or Ise Grand Shrine, is one of the most important shrines in Japan. Composed of roughly 125 small

For centuries, going to Ise Jingu was the highlight of a commoner’s life. While going to Ise Jingu may not

Kyoto is very famous for its autumn leaves, namely the Japanese maple or, momiji [紅葉]. In Japanese, the colors of

One of the most popular gods in Japan is the god of study and knowledge, Sugawara no Michizane, or Tenjin-san.