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Category: Temples and Shrines

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Japanese Belief Systems – A Visitors Guide

If you are planning on visiting Japan and perhaps experiencing some of the many beautiful Shrines and Temples, then you might be interested in learning about the two main Japanese belief systems beforehand.

All Posts, Culture, Festival, Matsuri, Temples and Shrines

Kurayami Matsuri “Darkness Festival” – Japanese Shinto Festival

The Kurayami Matsuri “Darkness Festival” is a annual festival held at the Ōkunitama-Jinja Shrine in Miyamachi, Fuchu, Tokyo.

Activities, All Posts, Commentary, Culture, Temples and Shrines, Travel

Nuisance Foreigners In Japan – What Can Be Done?

Nuisance foreigners in Japan has become a popular talking point of late, and for good reason.
If you visit Japan please don’t be the nuisance foreigner!

Activities, All Posts, Culture, Hotels, Nature, Photography, Temples and Shrines, Travel

Nikko – A World Heritage Site

In 1999, the Shrines and Temples of Nikkō together with their natural surroundings were designated a UNESCO world heritage site.

All Posts, Culture, Photography, Temples and Shrines, Travel

Nezu-Jinja – “A Thousand” Tori Gates in Tokyo

Perhaps you are familiar with Fushimi Inari in Kyoto, with it’s famous 1000 Tori Gates path it can become a favourite among locals and tourists alike..

But did you know that Tokyo also has a shrine with a Tori Gate path?

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5 Other Things To Do In Asakusa, Tokyo

Most people, for good reasons, visit Asakusa in Tokyo to see and experience the beautiful Sensō-ji temple. So while you are there, here are 5 other things to do in Asakusa, Tokyo.

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