Stroll in Tanba Sasayama
At the beginning of March, we went to Tanba Sasayama in Hyogo-Prefecture. It takes about one hour from JR Osaka Station by a rapid-service train. […]
各地の紹介 PLACES
Cherry Blossoms in 2015 and 2016
Cherry blossoms (Somei Yoshino) usually begin blooming every year in early April. The flowering period is short, and is about one week or 3 or […]
Spiritual Place in Nara
There is an ancient road called “Shimo-no-Negimichi (a road for Negi (senior priests of Shinto shrine) underside),” connecting “Takabatake-Cho” in Nara-City to “Kasuga Taisha” Shrine. […]
Takabatake in Nara (Shiga Naoya’s Former Residence)
We went to Takabatake-Cho in Nara-City. The place is near “Kasuga Taisha” Shrine. A Shiga Naoya’s former residence, and many Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are […]
Ise Jingu (Ise Grand Shrine)
“Ise Jingu (Ise Grand Shrine)” is the most important Shinto shrine for Japanese. The “Ise Jingu” has many shrines, and the most famous shrines are […]
Tofuku-ji, Autumn in 2016 (1)
On the last day in November, we went to “Tofuku-ji” Temple to see the red and yellow leaves. “Tofuku-ji” is a Zen temple, the head […]
Unryu-in Autumn in 2016 (2)
After we left the “Tofuku-ji” Temple, we had lunch at one of sub-temples of the “Tofuku-ji.” The sub-temple serves vegetarian food at the lunch time […]
O-SHOGATSU (Japanese New Year)
A Happy New Year! Let me introduce the Japanese New Year customs. When Christmas is finished, we, Japanese, immediately begin preparations for welcoming the New Year. […]
Electric Spectaculars in Osaka
Please enjoy the decorative illuminations in Osaka. Decorations in a department store. Illumination in Midosuji. Please dress yourself warmly before you go out.
Hakone (Mount Fuji)
In March 2015, we went to Hakone to see Mt. Fuji. While taking a side glance at Odawara Castle, we started at the Odawara Station […]