Giant, sacred snake greets New Year’s visitors at temple in Kyoto | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

KYOTO—Worshippers can take a ride on a giant white snake made of newspaper and take photographs with the serpent at an ancient temple here.

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Uchimizu: The Japanese Tradition of Sprinkling Water to Beat the Heat | Tokyo Weekender

How to survive summer in Japan: follow the local tradition of throwing water on the ground. Here's how to do it and why it works.

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The Supermoon Blue Moon is coming. Here's what to expect

August's supermoon will be the first of four supermoons in a row.

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A Trip To Uji

Follow our walking tour of Uji, famed for its green tea, its World Heritage sites, and its association with the Tale of Genji – the world’s first novel.

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The Gassho Style Houses Of Central Japan

In the mountainous regions of central Japan, amidst landscapes that blend raw natural beauty with the delicate artistry of human endeavor, a unique form of

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Let’s Stroll Around Nishijin & Enjoy the Traditional Kyoto Townscape!

[Local College Students Tell All!] There is an air of nostalgia remaining in Nishijin. The area is most famous for their Nishijin-ori textiles, and the small alleyways and old Japanese houses observed throughout the district create a traditional atmosphere. Many of the traditional Kyo-machiya (traditional wooden Kyoto-style houses) have been converted into interesting shops! We had local college students take an actual stroll through this charming area. Here are some of the interesting spots they found along their walk!

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Kitsuki

Visitor guide for the town of Kitsuki and its samurai district.

In the Footsteps of the Samurai: Walking the Nakasendo Way

Join me as I walk the Nakasendo Way, an ancient road linking Kyoto and Edo (now Tokyo), through cedar forests and the historic post towns.

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5 Spots for Spring Blooms in Nagano

This guide covers five beautiful destinations for spring color in Nagano Prefecture.

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