Shikoku Pilgrimage
Shikoku is host to the famous 88 temple pilgrimage. It is said to take up to 3 months to complete
Tag: scenic tours
A quick history of Yamagata Prefecture
The origins of the name “Yamagata” can be traced back to the early Heian Period (794-1192) of Japan. A dictionary
Mt Hiei
I never get tired of going to Mt Hiei and taking photos. The three Enryakuji temple complexes are fabulous and
Primary source or not?
It is sometimes difficult to tell if the resource you find is actually an original (primary) source or not. I
Heiankyo
What is Heiankyo you may ask? You may know of the Heian Period which began in 794 and lasted til
Japanese History and Culture 