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8 Kyoto Adashino Nenbutsu-ji 4 of 4 Justin Velgus 1,200 years ago where Adashino Nenbutsu-ji now stands, the famous priest Kobo Daishi (also known as Kukai) opened a Chisan sect..
Activities Hidden Kamakura 4 Steve Morton For anyone who has done all three of Kamakura’s famous hikes then fear not because this amazing city has yet another interesti..
Culture 2025 Grand Sumo Tournaments Veronica Carnevale Tickets will go on sale from May 17, 2025 at 10am JST.... Feb 24, 2026 Kokugikan (Tokyo) Apr 4, 2026 Apr 27, 2026 Dolphins Arena
Culture Gio-ji Temple, Kyoto: Part 4 of 4 Justin Velgus This is the final chapter in a 4-part series of the story behind Gio-ji... At only the age of 17 you thought about following the Pure Land path of
Culture Sand Diplomacy at Expo 2025 Osaka Kim Bergström May 10, 2025 Tottori Prefecture has signed a unique cooperation agreement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo,..
Planning Kanazawa’s Hakuichi Shines at Expo 2025 Kim Bergström Apr 8, 2025 ., a gold leaf maker from Kanazawa, is contributing to Expo 2025's signature pavilion, “Adventures of Life,” with a shimmering gold-covered art piece known
Food Japan's Top Steak Restaurants for 2025 Kim Bergström May 5, 2025 The 2025 list of the World’s 101 Best Steaks is an indication of this, with several standout Japanese restaurants earning top honors.
