“‘Ishi no Kyokai’ (Stone Church) Kanzo UCHIMURA Memorial Hall” in Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture, has a unique form where stone and glass arches overlap, giving off a mysterious … [Read More...] about Stone Church (Ishi no Kyokai), Nagano
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Chuson-ji Temple, Iwate
Hiraizumi in Tohoku is located in the southwestern part of Iwate Prefecture, where Oshu Fujiwara once boasted great power. The Fujiwara clan of this place built a group of temples that brought together the best of the culture of the time against the backdrop … [Read More...] about Chuson-ji Temple, Iwate
Himiko, Hotaruna, Emeraldas – Tokyo Bay Cruise, Tokyo
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Kyoto Station Building, Kyoto
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Houkyou-in Temple, Kyoto
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Hanawa Neputa, Akita
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Kofukuji Temple, Nara
In the vicinity of Nara Park, there is a famous temple called Kofukuji Temple, which aligns with Todai-ji Temple. Kofuku-ji is famous for the Ashura statue, but it was also famous for its powerful monks. In the Kamakura period and the Muromachi period, they … [Read More...] about Kofukuji Temple, Nara
The Japanese Sword Museum, Tokyo
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Shimogamo-Jinja Shrine, Kyoto
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Asakusa, Tokyo
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