Culture The First Emperor of Japan Gary Luscombe Following in the footsteps of Emperor Jimmu as he made his way across Japan to found the first Empire. He faced many challenges..
Culture Fujiwara Capital and Palace Ruins Alena Eckelmann An ancient capital spread out over an area of over 20 square kilometres, guarded by three sacred mountains called Fujiwara-kyo..
Culture Introducing Historic Imai-cho Alena Eckelmann A living town with 500 Edo Period merchant houses is Kashihara City’s best kept secret! If you like the machiya of Kyoto and t..
Religion Ruins of Moto-Yakushi Temple Alena Eckelmann Located in a quiet suburb and surrounded by paddy fields and gardens lays the healing place of an imperial couple: Emperor Tenmu..
Temples & Shrines Ofusa Kannon Temple Alena Eckelmann A gem of a temple, located in a quiet suburb of Kashihara City, invites worshippers to linger. This is the Ofusa Kannon Temple,..
Culture Kashihara Jingu Shrine Alena Eckelmann Kashihara Jingu, a large shrine surrounded by lush forest, enshrines Emperor Jimmu, the legendary first imperial ruler of Japan,..
Culture Kashihara Jingu Gary Luscombe Kashihara Jingu is a shrine dedicated to the very first Emperor of Japan and sits close to where his palace is thought to have been...