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Genko-an 12

Genko-an

Edward Tseng

Genko-an is a temple in Kyoto with bloodstained hand- and footprints of samurai. Two famous windows, "Enlightenment" and "Conf..

Kyoto 3
The Battle of Sekigahara

The Battle of Sekigahara

Chris Glenn

The Battle of Sekigahara in modern day Gifu Prefecture, fought between East and West Japan on October 21, 1600, was history’s ..

Gifu 4
Kyoto's Gion District 13

Kyoto's Gion District

Komal Khiani

A short walk through the Gion district with a glimpse of traditional Japan and a visit to a teahouse should be on the top of y..

Kyoto
Neko Or Japanese Cats

Neko Or Japanese Cats

Elena Lisina

Cats or neko in Japanese are pictured in ancient legends through to modern manga and animethat are well known all over the world...

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Toronagashi in Sasebo 2026

Toronagashi in Sasebo 2026

Saturday - Aug 15th

The souls of Sasebo's departed are guided back to their eternal rest by lanterns set afloat on the Sasebo River on the final..

Nagasaki 2 Free Entry