Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Tokyo Kanda “Yushima Seido Shrine”

January 6, 2008 - 8:07 pm by katchaman in Others  

Shogun Tsunayoshi, a strong advocate of Confucius, established this major Confucian shrine in 1632. A forerunner to Tokyo University during the Edo Period (pre-1868 Tokyo), the buildings were a government sponsored school for training bureaucrats. Formerly located in Ueno Park, the shrine was relocated to Yushima in 1691. The main hall dates to 1935 and [...]

Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Tokyo Kanda Power Spot “Kanda Shrine (also called Kanda Myoujin)”

- 7:58 pm by katchaman in Others  

Kanda Shrine (also called “Kanda Myoujin(神田明神)”) was first built about 1,270 year ago at present Otemachi,(大手町) Chiyoda-ku(千代田区), Tokyo. It was moved to Kanda-dai (神田台)at the beginning of the Edo era, in 1603 due to an expansion program of the Edo castle, and further changed it’s location to the general site in 1616. Kanda Myojin shrine [...]

Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Tokyo Kanda “KANDA YABUSOBA”

- 7:29 pm by katchaman in Food, Others  

KANDA YABUSOBA is one of Tokyo’s most famous soba (noodle) restautants, established in 1880 and rebuilt after the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake. The house, which is surrounded by a wooden gate with an entryway through a small grove of bamboo, features shoji screens and a dining area with tatami mats and tables. It’s often filled [...]

Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Tokyo Power Spot “Atago Jinja Shrine”

January 5, 2008 - 9:42 pm by katchaman in Others  

“Atago Jinja” established in the year KEICHO 8 (1603) by TOKUGAWA IEYASU 1st shogun of the EDO period) on his order to build a shrine here to protect the local community from fire accidents.
ATAGO-YAMA is 26m above the sea. It is the highest land TOKYO’s 23 wards. It was very famous for its fine, commanding [...]

Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Tokyo Yoyogi Power Spot “Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine”

- 8:55 pm by katchaman in Others  

The Jinja, or shrinem is where believers in Japan’s indigenous religion, SHINTO, go to worship. SHINTO  originated in ancient peoples’ fears of demons and supernatural powers, and their worship of these, It has no written body of doctrine, but it is Japan’s main religion and is practised widely through ceremonies and festivals.
I went to Yoyogi Hachimangu [...]

Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Tokyo Chofu City Power Spot “Aoi-jinja Shrine”

- 12:51 am by katchaman in Others  

There is a old shirne, “Aoi-jinja Shrine” in near Jindaiji Temple.
Aoi-jinja Shrine enshrines Suijin.
The term Suijin (literally water kami or water deity) refers to the heavenly and earthly manifestations of the benevolent Shinto divinity of water.

January 1-2 2008

Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Tokyo Chofu City Power Spot “Jindaiji Temple”

January 4, 2008 - 11:51 pm by katchaman in Others  

Chōfu (調布) is a western suburb of Tokyo, and the main draws are Jindaiji Temple.  On the New Year’s day I did “Hatsumoude” to Jindaiji temple, a lovely little area in Chofu-shi. Hatsumoude means New Year’s visits to shrines or temples.

January 2 2008

Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Tokyo Harajuku Power Spot (Sacred Place) “Meiji Gingu”

December 31, 2007 - 11:30 am by katchaman in Others  

Here is very famous shrine in Tokyo. Here is Power Spot.  I recommend here strongly. I can relax and regain composure. When you come to Tokyo, if you want to know Meiji Gingu in detail, please see this or wikipedia . Meiji Jingu local is near Harajuku Station (JR) or Meiji Jingu Mae (Tokyo Metro - Chiyoda [...]

Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Tokyo Fuchu city Power Spot “Ohkunitama Shrine”

- 10:56 am by katchaman in Others  

Located in Fuchu City in the western part of Tokyo, Ohkunitama Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Tokyo.  I can relax and regain composure. I can recommend this power spot really.    
 

                                                A sacred tree
                                                This shrine (Matsuo) is the God of SAKE.   December 22 2007
The shrine was reportedly established in the year of 111 [...]

Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Tokyo Yuraku-cho “Kagoshima-ken authentic souvenir and food shop”

December 30, 2007 - 12:26 am by katchaman in Food, Others  

 Kagoshima prefecture, one of Japan’s 47 prefectures, lies at the very southern tip of Japan and occupies an area of 9,187 square kilometers.
There are many  interested authentic souvenir and foods in Kagoshima. I love these.   Kagoshima is very far.  However, you can get Kagoshima’s authentic souvenir and food easily in Tokyo.
It is “KAGOSHIMA YURAKUKAN”.
                                              December 22 2007

KAGOSHIMA YURAKUKAN [...]