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Shigisan Chogosonji Temple (信貴山朝護孫寺)〜A big tiger gives you a hearty welcome

2022-04-242022-05-01 - by Yukinko

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 …

Strolling around Gion (祇園)

2022-04-202022-04-20 - by Rieko Azuma

Gion, the entertainment district with the atmosphere of ancient Kyoto. You’ve seen pictures or movies of maiko walking briskly along a stone-paved path, haven’t you? We could say this is …

The Allure of Kiyomizu-dera Temple

2022-02-272022-02-27 - by Rieko Azuma

“Take a chance as if you were jumping off the stage of Kiyomizu!” This is a famous saying, meaning “Put yourself out there, even if you are taking a risk.” …

Kinkakuji -how to enjoy Kinkakuji 10 times more-

2021-12-212022-02-04 - by Rieko Azuma

See how brilliant it is!  As you know, this is Kinkakuji temple (金閣寺, Temple of the Golden Pavilion), which is one of the most worldwide attractive sights. Most tourists will …

How to Enjoy the Fall in Kyoto

2021-10-202021-10-20 - by Yumi.H

As you may know, there are so many places where you can enjoy the fall in Japan. But today, I’d like to introduce one of my favorite routes for a …

Ueno Onshi Park – Tips & History for Authentic Visitors

2021-09-272021-09-27 - by Takeshi Shimizu

Ueno Park is famous as one of the cherry-blossom viewing spots or cultural venues which has several amusement facilities such as museums, a zoo, and a concert hall. Beyond that, …

How to Predict the Gender of the Coming Baby: Old Wives’ Tales in Japan.

2021-08-252021-08-26 - by Yumi.H

For most moms/dads-to-be, guessing the gender of the coming baby is very exciting. Of course, you will know it by a particular medical check up like a blood test or …

Do you know Japanese wine tastes very good?

2021-06-282021-06-28 - by Aqua

Bordeaux,  Bourgogne, Napa Valley and more are well known for their production of fine wine.  Japan is not a big player yet, but there are good Japanese wineries that wine …

So Glad To Have You Back! Holy? Ugly? Recommendations For Seasoned Travelers.

2021-06-252021-06-25 - by Toshiya.M

Places To Go Next. Have you been to Japan? Have you explored shrines and temples while in Japan? Visiting the historical buildings in Japan is an amazing experience, since they …

Let’s Collect the Special Stamps!!

Let’s Collect the Special Stamps!!

2021-03-142021-04-21 - by Chisato.A

Many Japanese people love collecting stamps and points that shops and restaurants give us when we buy something there. Do you know about the cards on which you can collect …

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