People often ask me what you can actually do at a Japanese shrine or temple. Apart from the...
Tag - religion
The Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trails
When you ask foreign tourists what they want to see in Kansai, it’s mostly Kyoto, Osaka and...
Shogatsu: Japanese New Year’s Day
After the busy time in December (cleaning, cooking, writing New Year cards) and then finally...
Omisoka: Japanese New Year’s Eve
Around this time of the year Japanese people are busy with various things. Christmas is not what...
Osorezan: Mt. Osore (Shimokita Peninsula)
After visiting Ne Castle in Hachinohe in the early morning I rushed to my train to get to the...
Omikuji: Fortune-telling paper strips
In the last Wiki entry I introduced “ema” (Japanese wooden wishing plaques). Today I...
Ema: Wooden Wishing Plaques
Today I want to introduce “Ema” (絵馬) which are wooden wishing plaques of Japanese...
Takachiho (Miyazaki, Kyushu)
Today I want to share yet another travel experience during my winter vacation in Kyushu. It was the...
Year of the Tiger figures
As we’re approaching the end of the year, it’s time to stock up on items for the new...