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Many travelers head to Japan to take a break from their busy routines and to finally explore the culture they’ve only seen in shows and movies. One of the best ways to experience that culture up close is by attending a local matsuri (Japanese festival). From traditional music and dances to seasonal festivities, matsuri offer a chance to see how…
Shirakawago, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is known for its iconic gasshō-zukuri farmhouses with steep, thatched roofs, nestled amidst lush valleys and rolling hills. This picturesque village, particularly in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, offers some of the most breathtaking views that photographers, travel bloggers, and casual travelers dream of capturing. Whether you’re searching for the perfect sunset, the mystical fog of…
Kōtoku-in, a temple in Kamakura, is widely renowned for its Great Buddha statue. The official name of Kamakura’s Great Buddha in Japanese is dōzō amida nyorai zazō, otherwise known as the Bronze Seated Amida-butsu (Amitabha Buddha). It is the only Buddha statue in the area designated as a National Treasure of Japan. The Great Buddha of Kamakura – the only…