Culture The Beauty of Honpukuji Temple Valentin DK Discover a unique temple, Honpukuji Temple, hidden in the unknown and beautiful island of Awaji. A place where modernity and history..
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Historical Okayama's Korakuen Kenji Chida One of Japan's three garden treasures, Korakuen has a history of over 300 years. Step back in time into the world of Lord Ikeda...
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Historical Kyoto Shisen-do Villa Tomoko Kamishima The autumn beauty at Shisen-do Villa is amazing, with a garden sparkling with bright red maples. This was once a residence of a..
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Culture Ebisu Festival in Kyoto 2027 Early - Mid Jan Held at Yasaka Shrine in Japan's former capital Kyoto, the Ebisu Festival is Kyoto's first festival of the New Year, dedicated..
Culture A Visit to Mt Yoshino Paul Hackshaw Located at the end of the Omine Okugakemichi, an ancient ascetic training trail for mountain monks, and now a UNESCO World Heritage..