A Day in The Japanese Mountains: Pilgrimage To The 2000 Years Old Afuri Shrine
Japan by Food -- Jun 05
Step outside of the big city and connect with an ancient part of Japanese culture. Shizuka travels to Isehara to learn all about the performance art of Noh, experience a pilgrimage to Afuri Shrine, and of course, enjoy the delicious local food!
During the journey up to Afuri Shrine, Shizuka carried a “samedachi”, a large wooden charm representing a sword to offer at the shrine. At the end of the pilgrimage, Shizuka toasts to the gods and shares a special meal called “naorai”, complete with a glass of beer and a sweet matcha treat.
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NHK - Oct 02
Weather officials in Japan say average temperatures in September were the highest since recordkeeping began 125 years ago.
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NHK - Oct 02
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Japan Airlines unveils details about its new flagship aircraft: the Airbus A350-1000 which will fly to New York
livefromalounge.com - Oct 02
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News On Japan - Oct 01
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News On Japan - Oct 01
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DW - Oct 01
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newsonjapan.com - Sep 29
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News On Japan - Sep 27
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NHK - Sep 26
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Foreigners flock to brutal 'midsummer pilgrimage'
News On Japan - Sep 25
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Japan to prepare major transformation in tourism industry
newsonjapan.com - Sep 25
Japan is gearing up for a major transformation in the tourism industry, set to open its first integrated resorts (IRs) in 2030.
Test runs start in part of Hokuriku Shinkansen Line set to open in March
NHK - Sep 23
Test runs have started in an extended part of the Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet train line that is set to open along the Sea of Japan coast next March.
First signs of autumn in Tokyo
News On Japan - Sep 23
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New signboards unveiled at Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower
NHK - Sep 23
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