The stunning "Saga Festival picture scroll" painted in the Edo period is exhibited at Seiryoji Temple Saga Matsuri Festival is a long history festival. The three festivals of Kyoto's representative … [Read More...] about Saga Matsuri Festival, Kyoto
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Hokoku-ji Temple, Kanagawa
"Hokoku-ji Temple" along the Kanazawa-kaido road in Kamakura is a temple of Rinzai sect which Ietoki ASHIKAGA opened. About 1,000 Moso-chiku (thick-stemmed bamboo) grow in the precincts and it is known as a beautiful temple of bamboo groves. It is a small … [Read More...] about Hokoku-ji Temple, Kanagawa
Unkai Terrace (The Terrace of Sea of Clouds), Hokkaido
Have you ever seen a scene where the entire landscape in front of you is covered with sea of clouds? Within the Hoshino Resort Tomamu in Yufutsu-gun, Hokkaido, there is the “Tomamu Unkai Terrace” (The Terrace of Sea of Cloud) where you can see Unkai for a … [Read More...] about Unkai Terrace (The Terrace of Sea of Clouds), Hokkaido
Onbashira Matsuri (Onbashira Festival), Nagano
One of Japan's three biggest odd festivals "Suwa Taisha Shrine" with the precincts in the Lake Suwa area in the central part of Nagano prefecture is a shrine that is a true shrine that appeared in "Kojiki" (Records of Ancient Matters). Its origin is said to … [Read More...] about Onbashira Matsuri (Onbashira Festival), Nagano
Senganmon (Natural Stone Gate), Shizuoka
Senganmon (Natural Stone Gate) is located in Kumomi (Nishiizu area), Matsuzaki-cho, Shizuoka Prefecture, and is a rock with a submarine volcano appearing on the ground. In the basement of the volcano, there is a magma passage where magma passes from deep … [Read More...] about Senganmon (Natural Stone Gate), Shizuoka
Origami kaikan, Tokyo
Origami, which is said to have originated in China, Japan, and Spain, is widely used in many countries, including Europe, as ORIGAMI. In recent years, its artistic side has been re-evaluated and its popularity abroad has increased. The history of origami in … [Read More...] about Origami kaikan, Tokyo
Pantu Festival, Okinawa
"Pantu Festival" is an event to get rid of evil spirits that is taking place in Miyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture. It is an unusual rare festival in other parts of Japan and has also been designated as important intangible folk cultural asset. The Pantu Festival … [Read More...] about Pantu Festival, Okinawa
Izusan Jinja Shrine, Shizuoka
In Atami famous as a spa town, there is "Izusan Jinja Shrine", a shrine that is familiar to MINAMOTO no Yoritomo and Masako HOJO. There is divine favor in marriage and it is popular shrine crowded with many worshipers. Izusan Jinja Shrine is, as its name … [Read More...] about Izusan Jinja Shrine, Shizuoka
Inabe Shrine Ageuma Shinji (Shinto ritual of leading a horse), Mie
"Tado Festival", a strange festival to be held in Kuwana, Mie Prefecture. "Yabusame Shinto Ritual" and "Ageuma Shinto Ritual" are the bustling events representing Tado Festival. Hundreds of thousands of spectators visit every year. It takes place on May 4 and … [Read More...] about Inabe Shrine Ageuma Shinji (Shinto ritual of leading a horse), Mie
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Hiroshima
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, located on the site of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, displays the materials of that time in order to convey to the world the misery of the atomic bomb dropped in 1945 and to call on the world the importance of peace … [Read More...] about Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Hiroshima