Culture The Monk, the Wanderer, and the Dead Justin Velgus Visited by legendary haiku poet Matsuo Basho, the temple is noteworthy for its ancient stone Buddhist carvings.
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Culture Zenyoji Temple Sleiman Azizi The tree, Yogo no Matsu, is at least 600 years of age and has little serious
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Culture Explore Kochi’s Nature and Culture Veronica Carnevale locals and tourists alike and serves a variety of specialties, including katsuo... dish highlights seasonal flavors, introducing you to specialties like katsuo