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 Kanagawa - Yokohama Power Spot “Iseyama Kotaijingu Shrine”

December 25, 2007 - 10:59 pm by katchaman in Others  

A shrine beloved by Japanese people, with the nickname “Oise-sama in Kanto region”.
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Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Okinawa Power Spot (Sacred Place) “Inaho”

- 10:15 pm by katchaman in Others  

 Inaho is located about 2.5 hours north of  Naha Airport.
Here is spiritual and sacred spot. This place doesn’t exist to the public in Okinawa. If you want to go through a therapeutic experience and experience mystery, please come to here.
 Inaho Tel: 098-055-8171

shooting date  September 23 2007

Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Kamakura Power Spot “Tsurugaoka hachimangu shrine”

December 16, 2007 - 6:44 pm by katchaman in Others  

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu is Kamakura’s most important shrine. It was founded by Minamoto Yoriyoshi in 1063, and enlarged and moved to its current site in 1180 by Minamoto Yoritomo, the founder and first shogun of the Kamakura government.
                                 Maiden(dance stage)
                                  A ginkgo tree   At the left-hand side of the flight, there is a huge gingko tree. [...]

Hello Kitty Land (Harmonyland) -2-@ near Beppu, Oita

December 15, 2007 - 4:24 am by akko@hakata in Culture, Others, Travel  

More Photos of Pallade (Characters Show)

Sanrio characters (HelloKitty, Little twin stars, Usahana, Cinnamon, etc.) and dancers attract guests with dances and songs. Children can join the dance at the end of the show. (12:30-13:00).

INFORMATION
-Harmony Land is about 30 minutes drive from Beppu Station. From Hakata(Fukuoka) to Beppu is about 2 hours by JR express [...]