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Tōshiya, Sanjusangen-do Temple, Kyoto, Sunday 17, January 2016
Tōshiya A Ukiyo-e woodcut from the Edo period depicting the Tōshiya The Tōshiya (lit. passing arrow) or the arrows which hit the target,...
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Hatsumode: The First Visit to a Shrine of the New Year
Hatsumode: The First Visit to a Shrine of the New Year Hatsumode is usually thought of as January 1st, although it can be a few days...
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Kiyomizudera, Kyoto, Winter
Kiyomizudera is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan. It was founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills...
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Kurama-dera, Kyoto, winter
Located high on a thickly wooded mountain, Kurama-dera is one of the few temples in modern Japan that still manages to retain an air of...
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Arashiyama Hanatouro, Kyoto
Entire Togetsukyo Bridge Area Illuminated Illuminating Togetsukyo Bridge, foothills and waterfront, a magnificently beautiful natural...
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Kinkakuji Temple in Winter
Kinkakuji Temple with its golden pavilions stands out against the monochromatic backdrop of winter. It’s all an example of wabi sabi – a...