15 Culture Shinto Shrine Ema Elena Lisina Ema are wooden plaques used for writing wishes or prayers to the deity of a Shinto shrine. Hung on special boards, ema can be purchased..
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Culture Things to Do around Daimon Station Allie Tan Just west of the station, there is Zojoji Temple, one of the most prominent Buddhist temples in Japan. Its history stretches back..
Culture Meiji Shrine's Votive Tablets Komal Khiani They are called ema and they are small wooden tablets used by worshippers to write down their prayers or wishes. The tablets are..
Culture One Full Day in Kamogawa From Kamenoi Hotel Kamogawa Joanna Ligon Kamogawa might be exactly where you need to be. Nestled along the sunlit coast of Chiba Prefecture, this seaside town is effortlessly..
Culture Toyota Plant Tour José Manuel Zardain Visiting a Toyota plant is an extremely interesting experience. One can not only learn about the company's lean philosophy but..
Culture Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar The Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival has been held for almost a quarter of a century, and showcases early-blooming kawazuzakura alongside..
Culture Goryokaku Park Goryokaku Park is an iconic star-shaped fort located in Hakodate. The fortress was originally constructed in 1855 to protect Hokkaido and was the site..