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What does it feel like to be surrounded by a bunch of adorable mini pigs? Mipig Cafe is the first café in Japan where you can interact closely with mini pigs.The café was created to help people understand that mini…
Koyasan is known as one of Japan’s three great sacred sites, and it carries an air of deep mystery. But despite its name, Koyasan isn’t actually a single mountain. It’s a spiritual plateau surrounded by a ring of peaks, all…
Koyasan is the spiritual center of Shingon Buddhism in Japan, and this sacred mountain has carried the teachings of esoteric Buddhism for more than a thousand years. Shingon Buddhism is a major school of Japanese Buddhism. As an esoteric tradition,…
If Koyasan is the spiritual heart of Japanese Buddhism, then Okunoin is the very soul of this sacred mountain. This is where Kobo Daishi (Kukai), the founder of Shingon Buddhism, entered eternal meditation. It’s also the largest cemetery in Japan,…
Nara is one of the birthplaces of Japanese history and culture. It’s a relaxing city where you can enjoy nature, temples, shrines, and a rich cultural atmosphere all at once. Most of the sights are close to each other, so…
The Wakakusa Yamayaki Festival is one of the most iconic winter events in Nara. Held every year on the fourth Saturday of January, it symbolizes welcoming the early spring. At night, the festival starts with about 600 fireworks, followed by…
Kasuga Taisha is located inside Nara Park and is surrounded by the ancient Kasugayama Primeval Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This forest has been protected for over a thousand years, and it’s home to the deer that are believed…
Located inside Nara Park, Tōdai-ji is one of Japan’s most iconic Buddhist temples.It was originally built in the mid-8th century, which means it has a history of more than 1,200 years.Not only is it a symbol of Nara, but it…
In Japanese culture, Daruma dolls symbolize perseverance and never giving up. Their round, resilient shape is associated with the saying, “Fall down seven times, stand up eight,” representing the ability to rise again after facing challenges or failures.
