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The Kumano Kodo is one of Japan's most rewarding destinations for travelers who want to experience something beyond the usual tourist attractions. Located in the Kii Peninsula of Wakayama and neighboring areas, these ancient pilgrimage r...

Nara is famous for two things: its friendly deer and the Great Buddha at Todaiji Temple. And yes, if it's your first time in Nara, you should absolutely see both. Greeting the deer in Nara Park and standing in front of the Great Buddha a...

When visiting shrines in Japan, you’ll often notice animals like foxes, deer, or even rabbits. These aren’t just decorations. They are considered messengers of the gods, known as shinshi in Japanese. While foxes are the most famous, Kans...

A Small Historical Town Near Lake Biwa, Easy to Visit from Kyoto and Osaka   Nagahama is a small historic city located on the northern shore of Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest lake. The town developed as a castle town during the Sengoku ...

If you have already travelled some parts of Japan, you might have seen small stone statues with a red apron/bib at a corner of a temple, at the roadside or even in a big city. They are Jizo Bosatsu statues called 'O-jizo-sama' (お地蔵さ...