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.
The BEST Historic Japanese Architecture In Tokyo
I recently returned to the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, without a doubt featuring some of the best examples of historic Japanese architecture in 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!
Tips For Visiting Japan
I have been living in Japan, with my Japanese wife for over a year now. Here are my basic tips to make the most out of your visit to this amazing country.
Sakura Jingu – A Japanese Shrine Dedicated To Sakura
Sakura Jingu is a Japanese Shrine dedicated to Sakura, cherry blossoms.
My First Christmas In Japan
My wife is Japanese, so we could have easily done the couples KFC thing… But with her interest in all things British, and having never experienced Christmas from a Western perspective, we decided to do our best to recreate it here.
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.