Wonderful! Railroads in Japan
Many Japanese use railroads to commute, to go somewhere for leisure. Of course, some people use cars as a means of transportation, but using railways is basically cheap, so anybody …
Maido! (Hello) Greetings from Yao (八尾) City!
Introduction Today, I’ll be introducing Yao City where I was born and raised. It might be a run-of-the-mill town, but it has a warm feeling and is convenient to live …
Cranes ー Wishing for Peace
The crane has long been a symbol of good fortune and is a bird well-known in Japanese culture. Although most cranes are known to be migratory birds, the “tancho,” a …
Onji Jinja, one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan
Welcome to Shinto shrines introduction page!! This is a page of Shinto shrines introduced by me, a Shinto priest. This time, I am going to talk about Onji Jinja, one …
Amazing Japanese Vending Machines Part 2
There are a lot of vending machines in Japan. A vending machine is called “jihanki” which is an abbreviation for “jido hanbaiki.” The benefits for owners are that they can …
Onigawara, the Guardian Deity of the Japanese House
In Japanese we have the word “Satsuki Bare” that means a bright clear day in May, and we have more opportunities to look up at the sky than on dark …
Why do Japanese people go to shrines?
This time, I would like to introduce you to the mysterious power spot called a “shrine” in Japan. Why do Japanese people go to shrines so often? Sometimes we are …
Introduction to Traditional Crafts of Japan
When you hear Japanese Traditional Crafts “Dentou Kougei” (伝統工芸), what items or techniques come to mind? There are various traditional crafts called “Kougeihin” (工芸品) in Japan, such as Kokeshi dolls …
Shigisan Chogosonji Temple (信貴山朝護孫寺)〜A big tiger gives you a hearty welcome
Introduction It’s the year of the tiger in Chinese zodiac, so I’ll tell you how to have your prayers heard this year. According to legend, if people who were born …
Sumiyoshi Neighborhood
If you visit Japan, you’ll have a lot of places you’ll want to go. You may want to go to some famous sightseeing spots, however, when you have time and …