scenic tours – Japanese history and culture

Shikoku Pilgrimage

Shikoku is host to the famous 88 temple pilgrimage. It is said to take up to 3 months to complete

The origins of the name “Yamagata” can be traced back to the early Heian Period (794-1192) of Japan. A dictionary

I never get tired of going to Mt Hiei and taking photos. The three Enryakuji temple complexes are fabulous and

It is sometimes difficult to tell if the resource you find is actually an original (primary) source or not. I

What is Heiankyo you may ask? You may know of the Heian Period which began in 794 and lasted til