Training at Yamagata’s Yama-dera Temple: 1,000 Step Climb to Rid Your Earthly Desires!
“Ah, tranquility! Penetrating the very rock, a cicada’s voice”
This is one of the many masterpieces left by Basho Matsuo Read More…
“Ah, tranquility! Penetrating the very rock, a cicada’s voice”
This is one of the many masterpieces left by Basho Matsuo Read More…
When speaking of travelling in Japan, famous tourist destinations within the metropolises of Tokyo and Osaka are popular. However, if you venture out further, Read More…
In the Western countries dried fruits are often eaten as-is, or commonly added to cereals, used in granola bars or candies, etc. People might think Japanese people Read More…
On March 16th, 1934, Unzen was the first park in Japan to be designated as a national park along with the Setonai-kai National Park (Hiroshima) and Read More…
Now the autumn is deepening in Japan. Many people may be wondering where to go to catch the best autumn foliage this year by getting information from Read More…
In mid-October every year, Kikuchi City of Kumamoto Prefecture hosts an autumn festival during the festival period of Kikuchi Shrine. The local residents friendly Read More…
“Wasshoi, Wasshoi” chant the Mikoshi carriers while carrying the portable shrine.
With vigorous chanting, we are introducing “mikoshi” portable Read More…
The chestnut is one of autumn’s coveted tastes in Japan, and it is in season now. The Japanese chestnut, called as “waguri”, is one of the four biggest chestnuts in the world, Read More…