Gorgeous natural art appears in Shinto shrine’s water ablution pavilion during a cold spell
Winter can be nice too There are many things people hate about winter. Frigid temperatures and heavy snow and ice can cause extra work, delays,…
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Daru-madness at Osaka’s Katsuōji Temple
Katsuō-ji itself is cloaked in the northern mountains that rise from Ōsaka’s Minō district, and it’s one of the oldest temples in Japan to discover…
Bamboo lantern display illuminates Kyoto temple grounds and torii gate into golden wonder
Japanese photographer Usadanu (@usalica) explores Kyoto and its surrounding areas, often capturing stunning seasonal scenery of shrines and temples that sometimes looks straight out of…
Japanese Buddhist Monk DJ Combines Sick Beats with Religious Chants for Rave-like Services in the Temple
This video from Great Big Story on YouTube introduces Gyosen Asakura, a monk and chief priest of a Buddhist temple. Initially he rejected the expectation…
Home to 1000 Lucky Cats Gotokuji is Luckiest Temple in Tokyo for Feline Fans
This lucky cat is a familiar sight across the world, holding up his paw to invite customers and money into businesses. Source: © Grape Japan…
Now You Can Experience Traditional Japanese Art in Mixed Reality at Historic Kyoto Temple
Although Japan is known as the country where modernity and tradition collide, Japanese history has never been brought to life by technology quite like this…
Kyoto’s Sanjusangendo Temple of 1001 Buddhist Statues: An Antidote to Instagram Travel Culture
Due to its high concentration of historical and traditional places, Kyoto is the go-to town for tourists on the search for that cultural fix while…
Sip Cocktails and Achieve Enlightenment at Tokyo’s Buddhist Monk Bar
If you want to know more about Buddhism in Japan, your first instinct may be to visit a temple. But a group of monks in…
Buddhist Temple Offers Psychedelic Memorial Service To The Beat Of Techno Music
Buddhist temples are the last place you’d imagine going to enjoy techno music and bathe in a kaleidoscope of psychedelic lights, but at Shōonji in…
A Day In The Life Of A Japanese Monk
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a monk at a Japanese Buddhist temple? Well, Emiky from the YouTube channel, Emily…
Walk Through The Stunning Autumn Leaves Of Kyoto’s Famous Arashiyama Sightseeing Course
Before the start of winter and the heavenly fall of snow in Kyoto, the popular travel destination is graced with warm autumn leaves every year….
Kyoto Temple Worries About Pokemon Trainers, Kindly Sets Up A Phone Charger Behind The Holy Entrance
Kyoto is known a the place that maintains much the Japanese traditional culture; there are Geisha, Buddhist temples, and tons of historical architectures to visit….
Recharge Your Energy At Kyoto’s Underrated But Exquisite Rengeji Temple
If you’re looking for a short but worthwhile stop while traveling in Kyoto, you might want to try traveling outside the center of the historic…
Buddha’s Cafe: Enlightening Our Minds Over A Cup Of Coffee
Kamakura is home to over 110 temples, but you don’t necessarily have to go to one to pay respects to the Buddhist religion. During a…
Thieving Monkeys Might Give You Back Your Stuff, But You’ll Have To Pay
Bali is just one of the many dream destinations of a perfect vacation, but the beautiful beaches and deep Balinese culture definitely places it at…