Culture Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage in Ikegami Japan Travel By the 19th century, the tradition has spread among the people and the... Only female of the seven.
12 Culture Daruma Kuyo and Setsubun Ignatius Koh At Nishiarai Daishi Temple in Tokyo, Daruma Kuyo is also held to usher in good fortune for the year.
Culture Maximizing the Fun in Ikaruga-Cho Featured It’s most famous for Horyuji Temple, home of the world’s oldest wooden buildings.
Culture Dive Deep Into Kamakura Helen Langford Explore more of the ancient capital of Kamakura by touring the temples on the city's 33-Kannon pilgrimage.
Culture Christmas in Tanabe Arlene Bastion Tanabe with its warm people and interesting temples, historical streets, makes for a homey place to be in at Christmas.
Culture Santera Mairi Festival 2026 Mid Jan The Santera Mairi Festival, literally "Three Temple Visit," is held annually on January 15th and known as one of Hida Furukawa's top festivals.
9 Kamakura Camera - Tokeiji Peter Oxley Unique among Kamakura’s temples and shrines, Tokeiji was established as a refuge for battered women who wished to escape from their abusive husbands.
