The waves crash against colossal rocks, creating a deafening noise. On a clear winter day, the sea is a vivid … More
Category: Japan
The Sacred Path to Seichoji Temple
Fire, essential to life, has been considered sacred since ancient times. The kitchen, where fire is handled, has traditionally been … More
Rebirth With The Help Of A Mountain Deity in Omiwa Shrine /Nara/清明
“Nihon Shoki” and “Kojiki”, the oldest books in Japan, recount the tale of a god who was revered in ancient … More
Deliberation in Eiheiji, Fukui//審議
The cedar trees in Eiheiji are large, expansive, and over 600 years old. They stretch out far into the sky, … More
A completely artificial world in Rokko Island/Kobe/完全に人工的な
A shallow river runs through large towers of concrete and buildings shaped like spaceships. During the day, the water reflects … More
A very minor revelation in Koyazaka/Kumano Kodo/天啓
On a humid summer day, the courting calls of cicadas start to overpower the sound of cars. Just a few … More
The Question of One’s Faith in Sotome
Religious persecution—particularly of Christianity—has a long, complex history in Japan, beginning with the widely accepted account that the Portuguese introduced … More
What lies beyond a cape? / Cape Manyo, Aioi, Hyogo /向こう
Capes are pieces of land that protrude out to the sea. Often found at the edge of land masses on … More
The camphor tree at Kaisei-ji Temple/クスノキ
In 1928, the area around the Nishinomiya city hall was largely wetland. The centre was located close to the sake … More
A Miracle in Koroenhama Beach/奇跡
After World War II, Japan underwent a remarkable transformation. As the economy surged and the population expanded, the need for … More
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