What is Kagami Mochi (鏡餅)? During the New Year season, you may have seen this unique decoration in Japanese stores and restaurants. Kagami Mochi (literally “mirror rice cake”) is a traditional Japanese New Year decoration deeply rooted in Shinto practices … Read More
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
In Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture, there is the world’s largest bronze statue, Ushiku Daibutsu (牛久大仏), with a total height of 120 meters (statue height 100 meters, pedestal 20 meters).It is also registered with Guinness as the “world’s largest” bronze statue. … Read More
Hasedera Temple (長谷寺) in Kamakura has seasonal flowers that are constant all year round. More than 2,500 hydrangea plants of 40 species are planted in Hasedera Temple, and it is also known as a “flower temple” where flowers of various … Read More
Sanjusangen-do (三十三間堂) is near Kyoto Station.Its name is known for its 1001 statues of Senju Kannon (the statue of the Thousand-Armed Kannon) and the through arrow set in the Edo period.It is one of the tourist attractions in Kyoto. About … Read More
Mt. Nokogiri in Uchibo, Chiba Prefecture.It is one of the sightseeing spots in Chiba Prefecture.There are many cliffs and depressions on the wall, so you can enjoy the atmosphere of exploring the archeological sites! Mt. Nokogiri is like walking through … Read More