Nikko Nikkō Tōshō-gū: A Timeless Shrine of Art, Spirituality, and Japanese History
Hidden within the deep cedar forests of Tochigi Prefecture, Nikkō Tōshō-gū stands as one of Japan’s most magnificent and...
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Culture Does Japan Celebrate Thanksgiving? Understanding Japan’s View on the Holiday and Its Unique Seasonal Traditions
Thanksgiving is widely known as a major holiday in the United States and Canada, celebrated with family gatherings, feas...
Kamakura Hōkoku-ji: Kamakura’s Serene Bamboo Temple Hidden in the Hills
Located on the quieter eastern side of Kamakura, Hōkoku-ji—often called the “Bamboo Temple”—is one of the city’s most pe...