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The pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku, also known as Henro in Japanese, involves connecting 88 temples of Shingon Buddhism, spread...

The Japanese have a strong penchant for symbols. This is a well-established fact, and I have touched upon it several times in my...

The San-in region, located on the coast of the Sea of Japan, is a land of contrasts and natural wonders, where time appears to have stood...

Nanzo-in Temple, located in the quiet town of Sasaguri, Fukuoka Prefecture, is one of Japan’s most significant Buddhist temples. Known...

The Grand Torii of Itsukushima Shrine is one of Japan’s most iconic symbols and one of the most famous torii gates in the country....

Itsukushima Shrine is located on the sacred island of Itsukushima (commonly referred to as Miyajima) in Hiroshima Prefecture. As part of...

Emblematic of Japanese culture, Torii are found throughout the territory. Symbolizing the passage into a world of spiritual purity, these...

Shingon is a school of Japanese Buddhism, also referred to as tantric Buddhism or Vajrayana Buddhism. This school is based on esoteric...

Okuno-in, located in Koyasan, in the lush mountains of Wakayama Prefecture, is one of Japan's most sacred and revered sites. It serves as...

Chomeiji Temple, located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, has a rich and fascinating history. Founded in the early 7th century, this temple is...

The Ariake Sea is a vast bay located in the southwest of Japan, extending into the prefectures of Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, and Fukuoka....

Among all the representative landscapes of China, the Huangshan Mountains are certainly the most famous. They are also known as the...