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Japanese Belief Systems - A Visitors Guide
If you are planning on visiting Japan and perhaps experiencing some of the many beautiful Shrines and Temples, then you might be interested in learning about the two main Japanese belief systems beforehand.
Kanda Matsuri - A Japanese Festival
Centred around Kanda-Jinja Shrine, the Kanda Matsuri is considered one of the three great festivals of Tokyo.
Kurayami Matsuri "Darkness Festival" - Japanese Shinto Festival
The Kurayami Matsuri "Darkness Festival" is a annual festival held at the Ōkunitama-Jinja Shrine in Miyamachi, Fuchu, Tokyo.
The BEST Historic Japanese Architecture In Tokyo
I recently returned to the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, without a doubt featuring some of the best examples of historic Japanese architecture in Tokyo.
Nuisance Foreigners In Japan - What Can Be Done?
Nuisance foreigners in Japan has become a popular talking point of late, and for good reason.If you visit Japan please don't be the nuisance foreigner!
Phil In Japan - YouTube Channel
We have started creating and uploading videos to the Phil In Japan YouTube channel!
Tips For Visiting Japan
I have been living in Japan, with my Japanese wife for over a year now. Here are my basic tips to make the most out of your visit to this amazing country.
Sakura Jingu - A Japanese Shrine Dedicated To Sakura
Sakura Jingu is a Japanese Shrine dedicated to Sakura, cherry blossoms.
Strawberry Picking & Mother Farm - A Day In Chiba Prefecture
On a sunny day out in Chiba a couple of weeks ago, we enjoyed strawberry picking and a visit to Mother Farm.Chiba Prefecture, located in the Kanto region of Honshu, Japan, is a picturesque area known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and modern attractions.
Tokyo Night & Light - Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Projection Mapping
Tokyo Night & Light is a Guinness World Record breaking projection mapping installation.The largest permanent architectural projection-mapped display in the world covers an area of 13,904.956㎡ on the facade of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Tokyo's Shinjuku ward.
My First Christmas In Japan
My wife is Japanese, so we could have easily done the couples KFC thing... But with her interest in all things British, and having never experienced Christmas from a Western perspective, we decided to do our best to recreate it here.
Nikko - A World Heritage Site
In 1999, the Shrines and Temples of Nikkō together with their natural surroundings were designated a UNESCO world heritage site.
Tanuki Street in Asakusa, Tokyo
In Asakusa, Tokyo, just off Orange Street is an interesting and delightful little place called Tanuki Street.
Nezu-Jinja - "A Thousand" Tori Gates in Tokyo
Perhaps you are familiar with Fushimi Inari in Kyoto, with it's famous 1000 Tori Gates path it can become a favourite among locals and tourists alike..But did you know that Tokyo also has a shrine with a Tori Gate path?
5 Other Things To Do In Asakusa, Tokyo
Most people, for good reasons, visit Asakusa in Tokyo to see and experience the beautiful Sensō-ji temple. So while you are there, here are 5 other things to do in Asakusa, Tokyo.
5 Things I Don't Love About Living In Tokyo
I have been here for 8 months at this point, so here are 5 things I DON'T love about living in Tokyo.
10 Things I Love About Living In Tokyo
I have been here for 8 months at this point, so here are 10 things I love about living in Tokyo.
Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
The museum features buildings from various periods in Japanese history, such as Edo period, Meiji period, Taishō period and as recent as the early Shōwa period.
Gōtoku-ji - Lucky Cat Temple
Gōtoku-ji temple is mostly known for the many Maneki-Neko or "Lucky Cats" which are displayed there. It is therefore commonly known as the Lucky Cat Temple.
Sensō-Ji Temple and Asakusa, Tokyo
Sensō-ji temple, located in Asakusa is Tokyo's oldest establish Buddhist temple, and the most widely visited religious site in the world.