Culture Dewa Sanzan Sacred Mountain Alena Eckelmann Mountain worship, such as that performed in Yamagata's Dewa Sanzan, has a long tradition in Japan, a country that is 70% covered by mountains and forests
Culture Yamabushi Walking on Dewa Sanzan Alena Eckelmann One of the main centers where Shugendo is practiced is the Dewa Sanzan... I went on a yamabushi expedition to Dewa Sanzan to find out more about
Culture Tanzan Jinja Jeanne Austry Vivid colors on a blue sky, the Tanzan jinja shrine is well-known for its dazzling maple trees in autumn and its bright sakuras in spring.
Culture Wakayama’s Kumano Sanzan Arlene Bastion Known as the Kumano Sanzan, this holy trinity of shrine glory - the Kumano... The site of the Sanzan, Wakayama’s Kii Peninsula, was already targeted
Culture Ranzan Lavender Festival Lynda Hogan Ranzan lavender festival is only on its second year, but already the Sennen No Sono has pinched the title for Japan's largest lavender field.
Culture Tachikawa Sansan Illuminations 2025-2026 Early Nov - Mid Jan The Tachikawa Sansan Illumination is one such event, which started in 2004 and sees lights decorating the trees along Sansan Road.
Culture Tanzan Shrine in Nara Bryan Baier pagoda and many other beautiful and historic buildings, a mountaintop location and lots of deciduous trees that erupt into riotous color in the fall, Tanzan
Culture Kanban Khawarano Omisey Gaurav Raja Dahal Attending Kanban Khawarano Omisey was an interesting experience.
