Katsuo-ji Temple (勝尾寺) in the city of Minoh, Osaka, is a historic temple widely known as the “Temple of Victory.” The temple is particularly famous for its numerous “Katsu Daruma (勝達磨)” (Victory Daruma dolls), which are an integral part of … Read More
New Year’s visit to a shrine, known as “Hatsumode (初詣)”, is a time-honored tradition deeply rooted in Japanese culture. Have you ever wondered about the meaning and origins behind this practice? Meaning of Hatsumode: Hatsumode refers to the tradition of … Read More
Do you know “Kamishikimi kumanoimasu Shrine (上色見熊野座神社)” in Takamori, Aso-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture?The photo above is the approach to the shrine.Nearly 100 stone lanterns in the mountains are not exposed to direct sunlight and are covered with moss.Its fantastic atmosphere has … Read More
“Inasa beach” is a beach 1 km west of “Izumo Taisha Shrine” and is known in Japanese mythology.This beach is also the beach where once a year, on October 10th of the lunar calendar, gods from all over Japan gather … Read More
At Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine (川越氷川神社), there is a festival called “Wind bell of Marriage (縁結び風鈴)” held every summer for a limited time!During the period, many beautiful and cool wind bells decorate the grounds!Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is said to have benefits … Read More