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Know differences between Japan’s temples and shrines

People may be surprised to hear that Japan has more temples (77,000) and shrines (81,000) than convenience stores (48,908). But according to the Agency for Cultural Affairs, it’s true.

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My Paradise: Spend a Day on Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Lantau Island is Hong Kong’s largest surrounding island. Hong Kong actually has 250 little islands off its coast; most of them are uninhabited.

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Experience Japan’s Zen temple cuisine with Kokoro Care Package’s shojin ryori box!

On my very first visit to Tenryuji in Arashiyama in 2011, I made a reservation for the Zen temple’s restaurant Shigetsu, which specializes in shojin ryori.

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Did you know: Power spots in Japan?

Japanese often associate “Power Spots” with Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, along with large mountains, islands and lakes. In fact, there are about 165,000 shrines and temples, more than three times the number of convenience stores (50,000) within the nation.

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VIDEO| Virtual Vacation: Hirado, Japan

Whether you’re working from home, sheltering in place or just staying home, if you’re like us, you’re probably dreaming of open skies, sandy beaches, tall mountains, or perfect powdery slopes.

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Did you know?: How Buddha’s birthday is celebrated

Christ’s birthday is December 25, but did you know when Buddha’s birthday is? In Japan, Buddha’s birthday is celebrated April 8.

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Let’s take a bullet train to Kyoto when in Japan

Kyoto is home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites packed into an area of around 828 square kilometers. Over 250 shrines, as many as 1,600 temples and other cultural properties within the city have been impressing foreign visitors for ages.

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Aizu: Walking in the Footsteps of Samurai Warriors

Aizu, Japan, in Fukushima Prefecture’s western side, is a wonderful region. Not only does it boast beautiful mountains, lakes and ponds, but it also has a unique samurai heritage, incredible temples and shrines and is known for its classical sake breweries.

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Top 10 Spots For Kyoto’s Fall Foliage: Fiery Reds and Luscious Oranges in the Ancient City (2020)

In Kyoto, the autumn landscape and the distinctly Japanese scenery of the city’s temples and shrines converge to create unforgettable scenes.

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Omamori, Ema, and Omikuji: Why Japanese Lucky Charms Are Amazing!

Nowadays, Japanese temples and shrines are widely known by travelers from all over the world, so many people have an idea of what they are like.

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Warm up with Japanese nourishing hot pots

There is something very comforting about sitting around a bubbling hot pot with friends and family.

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Picky eater? Here's 8 Japanese foods even you will love!

Japanese food is absolutely amazing, but it’s also completely different in taste, presentation, and texture from dishes in many Western countries.

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Taste of Japan: Tips for foreigners when eating at a restaurant

Since Japan is home to some of the richest, tastiest, most unique dishes in the world, eating out over here can be an amazing experience.

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VIDEO| Taste of Okinawa: How to make tasty pork dish Rafute

If you have traveled to Okinawa, you may have stumbled across a dish fit for kings. It’s true, rafute, or braised pork belly, was served as a staple to Okinawan royalty.