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Japanese Urban Legends

Japanese Urban Legends

Veronica Carnevale

previous stories as the doll physically exists and resides in Mannen-ji Temple... spirit was inhabiting the doll and eventually provided it to Mannen-ji Temple

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Iwatayama Monkey Park

Iwatayama Monkey Park

Victoria Vlisides

an Arashiyama in the name), it was an attraction I had to see while in Kyoto... type of monkeys seen in iconic photos in which they’re bathing at hot springs

Kyoto 9
Sanja Matsuri 2024

Sanja Matsuri 2024

May 17th - May 19th

Sanja Matsuri is one of Tokyo's biggest festivals and features over 100 mikoshi floats paraded through the grounds of Senso-ji temple.

Tokyo 9 Free Entry
Gion Matsuri 2024

Gion Matsuri 2024

Jul 1st - Jul 31st

centuries old traditions, lively parades, mouth-watering street food, and contagious fun at one of Japan’s most popular summertime festivals—Gion Matsuri in Kyoto

Kyoto 5 Free Entry
Symbolic Colors in Japan

Symbolic Colors in Japan

Elena Lisina

After visiting numerous shrines and temples in Japan and experiencing different... Funeral zones are marked with curtains featuring white and black stripes

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