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The mystery of a sacred site on a high spot (Koyasan) of 800 meters: Kongobuji Temple, Main Temple of the Shingon Sect, Koyasan

Koyasan: the sacred site of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism, opened by Kobo Daishi Kukai. Far from the city, on 800 meter-high Koyasan…

  • Wakayama
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March 9, 2022

The center for faith that should be visited night and day: Okunoin, Koyasan

Okunoin is the center of faith in Koyasan, the sacred site where Kobo Daishi Kukai still continues to meditate. The roughly 2-k…

  • Wakayama
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March 9, 2022

Yakage Town; A Bridge of The Past Between Japan and Italy

Located in the countryside of Okayama Prefecture, the streets of Yakage Town were built  along Sanyo Road. Sanyo Road was one of…

  • Okayama
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February 9, 2022

Important castle guarding a position essential to the ruler: Iga Ueno Castle

Iga Ueno Castle occupied a very important role for the rulers, Toyotomi and Tokugawa. Master castle-builder, Todo Takatora buil…

  • Mie
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December 4, 2021

Get to understand Ninja better, like them even more: the Igaryu Ninja Museum

In the birthplace of Ninja, Iga Ueno, there is a museum where you can enjoy learning and playing on the theme of Ninja. Before …

  • Mie
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December 4, 2021

The museum introducing the local festival, once a Ninja training hall: Danjiri Kaikan

The various areas of Japan each has its own original festival; Iga Ueno is no exception with its festival that has fascinating f…

  • Mie
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December 4, 2021

Newly created by Ninja descendant: the new-sense cafe, Sakura-Sabo

Sekijuku, one of the 53 post towns along the Tokaido Road, is home to the famous cake “Sekinoto” whose taste has been preserved …

  • Mie
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December 4, 2021

A history of 380 years preserved by the descendants of Ninja: the Japanese cake shop Fukawaya Mutsu Daijo

Sekijuku, one of the 53 post towns along the Tokaido Road. Along a street where many facades remain from the Edo Period is the s…

  • Mie
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November 17, 2021

Exploring Ninja Roots and the Image of Ninja Worldwide

Iga in Mie is a historically important place for ninja as the birthplace of Iga Ryu ninja (the Iga line of ninja), the most famo…

  • Mie
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November 17, 2021

Experience Historical Japan: Castle Towns, Traditional Crafts and Ninja in Mie

Mie in the Chubu region of Japan is a wonderful place to connect with historical Japan and local inhabitants. You can explore ca…

  • Mie
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November 12, 2021
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