Celebrating Academic Excellence and Japanese Tradition Japan’s esteemed Kitano Tenmangū Shrine, renowned for its breathtaking plum grove and prayers for scholarly…
Kodai-ji, a well-preserved temple formerly known as Kodaijusho-zenji Temple, is one of Kyoto’s remarkable historical sites. Founded in 1605 by Kita-no-Mandokoro…
The Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto has been attracting attention not for its thousand-year history, but for an event initiated only in…
The Ritualistic Significance of Hitakisai The Hitakisai, also known as the fire building ceremony, is a key ritual that takes place…
Rebirth of an Ancient Tradition Delving back into history is a passion for the Japanese, and one tradition enjoying a resurgence…
Tanukidani Fudō-in Temple’s Fall Festival Every season brings its own sense of wonder in Japan, but it’s during the change of…
Overview of Geiko and Maiko districts in Kyoto Kyoto, the city with rich cultural heritage, is home to five kagai or…
Tradition unfolds in a Heated Spectacle. The time-honored Kurama Fire Festival, also known as Kurama no Hi Matsuri, comes ablaze in…
Celebrating Kyoto’s Rich History In a marvelous spectacle of time-honored tradition, the Jidai Matsuri, also known as the Festival of the…
The Allure of Kiyomizuyaki “Kiyomizu-yaki,” a highly revered pottery native to Kyoto, traces its roots back to the Gojo-zaka area where…
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