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The huge monument of Tengu outside Kurama Station

Possessed by the Ancient Spirit of Kyoto

victor wong - mucuna [3,265]

Spend an alternative day dressed in Kimono, encounter Tengu in Mount Kurama and seek revenge or pray for love at Kibune Shrine. When the day comes to the end, ask for fortune from the fox at Fushimi Inari Shrine.

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Grilled aji fish, with a the requisite miso soup.

The Cuisine of Japan

Asia Images John Lander - johnlander [925]

Japanese food is not just about sushi or sashimi. Grilled squid, fresh crackers, tempura, or even ordinary barbequed chicken skewers suit any taste. So if raw fish doesn't get your taste buds going, something will.

Destinations: Japan
Topics: Food | Culture | Travel | Agriculture | Art

The Silkworm

Stefan Chiarantano - schiarantano [2,714]

I am writing about the silkworm. In my travels in Japan, I had seen the remnants of silk farms. When I lived in Maebashi, Gunma, I discovered that it was once a famous silk production center before...

Destinations: Tokyo | Japan
Topics: Agriculture | Fashion

Rice Paddy

Frank Lev - flev [2,460]

Rice is a very important part of life in Japan. It is serves as the foundation of every meal. The Japanese word for "meal" is the same as the word for "rice", "gohan". But it's more than that. It...

Destinations: Kyoto | Japan
Topics: Culture | Agriculture | Traditions
The water is coldGive me strength to endure itAs I purge myselfOn the second Sunday of the New Year, wearing nothing more than loincloths called shitaobi and headbands called hachimaki, many Japanese men brave the icy waters of Teppozu Inari Jinja, a Shinto shrine in central Tokyo, to practice a yearly purification ritual.

Japanese Expressions II

Robert George - rgeorge [1,340]

A story told with photos.

Destinations: Tokyo | Japan
Topics: Culture | Food | People | Agriculture | Sports | Traditions
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