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While in Japan, you absolutely should visit Hiroshima’s Miyajima island, but while there, you definitely shouldn’t do this.
Chief priest cites popularity of miko heroine in anime hit Your Name for increased interest in traditional role.
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We’ve said it once, and we’ll say it again: cats rule the world. Maybe that even includes the spiritual world?
From the well-known to the obscure, this year’s annual ranking of top spots has some surprises in store for even the most seasoned travellers.
A popular destination for those looking for love or trying to start a family, but you’ll want to check the tide schedule before you visit.
There’s never a bad time to visit Japan’s former capital, but May is an especially good time.
From elegant gardens to stoic shrines and museums of fine art, Tokyo is full of places to stimulate the mind, soothe the soul, and please the senses.
The tree is said to curse those who draw near, but thankfully divine protection is available nearby.
It’s all in the name of Japanese culture and tradition.
One shinto shrine is making news around Japan for dressing their miko in a garment many had never seen before.
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