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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Yadoya's family's travel diary The Comeback of Notojima Aquarium: A Story of Damage, Recovery, and Marine Wonder
If you’ve ever visited Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan’s Noto Peninsula, you may have heard of Notojima Aquarium. Nestled o...
Event / Festival Hanazono Shrine’s Tori-no-Ichi Festival: A Lively Celebration of Luck in the Heart of Shinjuku
Known in Japanese as the Ōtori Matsuri (大酉祭), this annual event draws thousands of people from all over Japan who come t...