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Arashiyama is a charming and picturesque district of Kyoto; among the many notable attractions in the area, there is one hidden gem that often goes unnoticed by visitors, Jojakko-ji. This exquisite 16th-century Nichiren temple is located at the foot of Mount Ogura, on the western side of Kyoto. It offers a peaceful…
ANN/THE JAPAN NEWS – According to a well-known Japanese proverb: Cherry blossoms in spring; fall colours in autumn. Handed down through generations, it’s not surprising that this mindset may have contributed to the strong inclination of many Japanese people to bask in the beauty of fully blooming cherry trees during spring and immerse themselves in […]
KYOTO, Japan (ANN/THE YOMIURI SHIMBUN) – As a popular Japanese adage goes: Cherry blossoms in spring; fall colours in autumn. Passed down through generations, it is no wonder that such thinking may have influenced the semi-obsessive desire among many Japanese to soak up the beauty of fully blooming cherry trees in springtime, and visually wallow […]
I loved everything Japanese: sushi, eating with chopsticks, tatami mats, green tea, the minimalist aesthetic and impressive ability to design gardens out of rocks. Now, I finally got to go.