Kamakura Tsurugaoka Hachimangu: The Spiritual Heart of Kamakura
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu is one of Kamakura’s most important cultural and historical landmarks—a grand Shinto shrine that h...
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Scenery Kawachi Wisteria Garden: A Fairy-Tale World of Blossoms in Fukuoka
Hidden in the hills of Kitakyushu, Kawachi Wisteria Garden is one of Japan’s most enchanting flower spots. Famous worldw...
Culture How Japan Welcomes the New Year: Traditions, Spirit, and Celebration
In Japan, the transition from one year to the next—known as toshikoshi—is one of the most significant cultural moments o...