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.
Kanda Matsuri – A Japanese Festival
Centred around Kanda-Jinja Shrine, the Kanda Matsuri is considered one of the three great festivals of Tokyo.
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.
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!
Phil In Japan – YouTube Channel
We have started creating and uploading videos to the Phil In Japan YouTube channel!
Sakura Jingu – A Japanese Shrine Dedicated To Sakura
Sakura Jingu is a Japanese Shrine dedicated to Sakura, cherry blossoms.
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.
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?
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.
10 Things I Love About Living In Tokyo
I have been here for 8 months at this point, so here are 10 things I love about living in Tokyo.