Culture
Nene and Kodaiji Temple, Kyoto
After Hideyoshi's death, Nene had Kodaiji Temple built in Kyoto, retiring there as a nun. Not many people know Tokugawa Ie..
Culture
Hokoji Temple and its Fatal Bell
Hokoji Temple in Kyoto has a very dramatic, fatal bell on its premises, which doomed and led the Toyotomi Clan to destruction. They..
Culture
Haunted Castle in Maruoka, Fukui
Maruoka Castle ('Misty Castle') in Fukui has a ghost legend - a woman who became a 'human sacrifice' when they..
Culture
Hideyoshi's Toyokuni Shrine, Kyoto
Toyokuni Shrine, Higashiyama, Kyoto, is where Toyotomi Hideyoshi is enshrined. Closed in 1615 by Tokugawa Ieyasu, it was resurrected..
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Culture
Autumn Leaves of Daigo-ji Temple
Daigo-ji Temple is one of the famous spots for cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto, but also has a reputation for beautiful autumn leaves...
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Activities
Fantasy World of Tajima
Photo story introducing Takeda Castle, aka "Castle in the Sky", recently spotlighted in Japan's media and bustling with visitors,..
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Activities
Legendary Niko-buchi, a Hidden Gem
The miraculously pure water of the "Niko-buchi" and its "Niyodo Blue" color soothed me. The best time to appreciate the brilliance..
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Activities
Spectacular View of Chichibugahama Beach
This beach was just a rustic place where local people used to enjoy visiting until a few years ago, but the reputation spread on..
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