Traditional cuisine, sacred rituals on offer
Born in the bygone days of the Heian Period (794 to 1185), a time in Japanese history known for developments in arts and culture, shukubo (temple lodging)
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Temple stays offer peace and opportunities for reflection
Busy, sprawling and noisy cities are often the first things that greet visitors upon arrival in Japan. Landing in Osaka, a new arrival might wade through t
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The Dawn of Nichiren Buddhism: Namu Myoho Renge Kyo
On the 28th of April in 1253, Nichiren Shonin, proclaimed that calling on the Lotus Sutra can bring about liberation.
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Crowdfunding started to revive Minobu's only onsen and restore local tourism
Deep within the mountainous region of Yamanashi Prefecture, a major Buddhist temple clings to the slopes of Mount Minobu. This temple, known as Kuon-ji – though nicknamed Minobu-san-ji by the locals – was founded by the priest Nichiren in 1281, and has been a popular place for pilgrimage since the…
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