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One Of Japan's Most Famous Spots Is An Imposing Temple In Nara With Indescribable Beauty
It's also home to Japan's most iconic cultural city, Kyoto, with its numerous temples, bamboo forests, and traditional tea ... The Great Buddha is truly massive and awe-inspiring.
Shikoku: The Japanese Island of Pilgrimage and Spirituality
Shikoku, although the smallest of Japan's main islands, plays a huge role in the country's spiritual heritage. It's home to ...
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In secular Japan, what draws so many to temples and shrines? Stamp collecting and tradition
About 70% of people in Japan have similar nonreligious feelings, according to surveys. Their responses reflect a long history of pragmatism about traditional ... ring Buddhist temple bells on ...
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As sales of Japan temples and shrines surge, a crackdown on bad-faith buyers
SANBAGAWA, Gunma Prefecture--Benmou Suzuki’s dilapidated 420-year-old temple, located deep in the forest near a tiny Japanese mountain ... And when big earthquakes hit, often damaging temples ...
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10 most spectacular traditional festivals you must see in Japan in 2025
Undoubtedly one of Osaka’s most famous festivals, Tenjin Matsuri is also one of Japan’s three big traditional celebrations, along with Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri and Tokyo’s Kanda Matsuri.