Japanese mark the end of winter with bean-throwing ritual to ward off evil spirits
Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried ...
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Spectacular Plum Blossoms Brighten Kamakura’s Shrines and Temples
It is considered one of Japan’s three great Tenjin shrines ... tying countless ema (wooden prayer plaques) to the shrine’s grounds. For temple gardens, Zuisenji is a must-visit, located ...
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Fushimi Inari Shrine
Perched on a wooded hillside in southern Kyoto, Fushimi Inari is a 1,300-year-old temple dedicated to Inari, the Shinto deity of rice and sake (Japanese rice wine). The shrine complex dates back ...
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33 Most Famous Landmarks in Japan: How Many Do You Know?
Ancient history and sophisticated modern technology mingle seamlessly in Japan and together create some Japan landmarks not ...
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Kii Peninsula, Japan
Inclusive of the Mie, Wakayama and Nara prefectures, Kii Peninsula is easily accessible via multiple train routes from Osaka ...
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Japan’s tourism boom presents a special challenge for Kyoto
The city of Kyoto is known as Japan's cultural and spiritual capital. It's for good reason: Kyoto has hundreds of Buddhist ...
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A guide to Japan’s ancient capital Nara: Best time to visit, things to do and more
The best places to visit and things to do in Nara, Japan, include feeding friendly deer, exploring ancient temples, and ...