Hie shrine(Izu Shuzenji)

It was all together both Shuzen ji temple and this shrine but there was a order from Meiji government that Temple and Shrine must be separated. Therefore here is now called Hie shrine.The Husband-and-wife Japan cedar is good to see.

2008-05-13 01:30:24

Sanpo - Omotesando

This is just walking from Omotesando crossing to Meiji shrine. I wanted to show why stone lanterns have been stood on omotesando street.

2008-04-23 07:28:02

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Heian Shrine - home of the gods

Heian Shinto Shrine honours the first and last Emperors based in Kyoto: Kammu and Komei, and is the spiritual centre of Japan.Emperor Kammu established the Heian Capital (former name of Kyoto) in 794 AD and was deified as the spiritual god-cum-protector of the city in 1895, the 1100th anniversary of the founding of the city.Emperor Komei was concerned for the welfare of the Japanese people and paved the way for the development of modern Japan in the Meiji-era (1868-1912). He was deified at

2008-04-23 02:01:15

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Gyu don (Butaste near Ise shrine) "Kodaman's J-TRIP"

On the way of going Ise shrine "Naiku", there is a street called "Okage Yokocho". This street was reproduced as the town of Meiji era in 1993. The meaning of this street is "thank to the Ise shrine. " I think people wanting go to Ise shrine is automatically walk through this street and feel a Japanese old time.There are 43 shops and restaurants on this area.(such as Ise Udon, Sake, Sushi, Gyu don) We went to "Buta Sute" for eating Gyu don(Beef bowl) and Gy ..

2008-01-08 00:02:01

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Gyu don (Butaste near Ise shrine) "Kodaman's J-TRIP"

On the way of going Ise shrine "Naiku", there is a street called "Okage Yokocho". This street was reproduced as the town of Meiji era in 1993. The meaning of this street is "thank to the Ise shrine. " I think people wanting go to Ise shrine is automatically walk through this street and feel a Japanese old time.There are 43 shops and restaurants on this area.(such as Ise Udon, Sake, Sushi, Gyu don) We went to "Buta Sute" for eating Gyu don(Beef bowl) and Gy ..

2008-01-08 00:02:01

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The BUDO(martial arts) ceremony at the Meiji-Jingu shrine@TOKYO.

At Meiji-Jingu shrine（in TOKYO) where The Autumn Grand Festival is held on November 3,to commemorate Emperor Meiji's Birthday every year.In the festival, the performance of the Budo（martial arts）is performed, too.You come by watching the old traditional Japanese martial arts（Kenjutsu,Battojutsu,Kyudo,Jujutsu,Sojutsu,Aikido,etc.).I introduce the performance of the martial arts that I like.It is the Yabusame（horseback archery） ceremony and the Momote-Shiki kyudo ceremony.Where：T ..

2007-11-26 17:39:14

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Sugamo

Sugamo is called Harajuku for old ladies as it is popular for shops and restaurants targeting them. There are also some temples being believed to give certain effects on their lives.Leaving Sugamo station from the South exit, you are facing Route #17. Walking along the street, you will get to Jizodori Shotengai (commercial street). On the street, there are tens of shops and restaurants targeting old people and selling cheap clothes, snacks as well as some Buddhist ornaments. In a few minutes aft ..

2007-07-14 16:22:18

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The place famous for sake brewing in Kyoto

If you want to drink tasty sake after sightseeing of temples or shrines at Kyoto, please go to Momoyama Fushimi Ward. Fushimi-Momoyama which has abundant ground-water is a place famous for sake brewing. It might be good that you go to there after visiting to Fushimi-inari-taisha shrine or Uji-byodo-in Temple. Sugidama (a ball which was made from leaves of Japanese cedar) that hangs in the eaves is a sign of sake brewery. I was strolled around sake breweries which were built in Meiji period to Ta ..

2007-05-31 02:20:50

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The charm of Japanese coiffures from the ancient until the Maiko today

Kushi-matsuriWe couple of the name of Kyoto with the image of the Maiko. Not only foreigner but also Japanese visit to Gion area to have a look at the Maiko. The characteristics of the Maiko are a fascinating kimono and a Japanese coiffure. I feel that they are few Japanese who work with that style. I am not sure that the fact that there are many Maikos in Kyoto is the reason, but Kushi-matsuri (The comb festival) which relate to history of Japanese coiffures hold on the 4th Monday of September ..

2006-09-29 09:00:06

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