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Goshichinichi Mishiho 2026 at Toji temple: The ritual held in ancient Imperial court 後七日御修法英語で説明

Mishiho is a supreme ritual held in Toji temple in Kyoto. From 8th to 14th January, high-ranked monks visit Kanjoin temple three times a day to pray for the prosperity of our country, world peace, and good harvest of the year.

2020.01.12

For International Readersおすすめ記事

Toshiya, the traditional Japanese archery at Sanjusangendo 2026: 三十三間堂の通し矢を英語で解説

The archery competition of Sanjusangendo is called "Toshiya." Enjoy the archers in beautiful Kimono and its 600 years of history!

2020.01.11

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Kiyomizudera statues 1: Kannnon with 1000 hands

The Gohonzon, the Buddhist statue of Kiyomizu-dera temple, is "Juichimen Senju Kannon," who saves us with 11 faces and 1,000 eyes and hands.

2019.12.27

For International ReadersKiyomizudera

Feed Sika deer with Sika Senbei in Nara park

Let us learn the way to feed Sika deer with Sika Senbe crackers in a video with precise information. You also learn why lots of Sika is in Nara park.

2019.12.02

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3D Mandala of Buddha in Toji temple

In Toji temple in Kyoto, 21 statues of Buddhist Deities make so-called 3D-Mandala to shows us Buddhist teaching. In this article, you can learn the role of each Deities in the Mandala.

2019.11.01

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Arashiyama Hanatoro 2020 in Kyoto: The night illumination is alive though COVID-19

Arashiyama Hanatoro is held in Arashiyama district in mid-November. We can enjoy lots of night illumination and other events. This article shows you the best way to enjoy them.

2019.09.26

For International ReadersNight Illuminationおすすめ記事

Jishu jinja shrine in Kyoto, love rocks, and Goen

Goen is a tie/bond between something of someone. Jishu jinja shrine in Kyoto gives us extraordinary Goen for loeve seekers. We foresee our love goes with "Love rocks" and have lots of good fortunes form sub-shrines.

2019.09.17

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Kyoto autumn leaves forecast 2026 and breaking report 11/12 : Tenjuan will be in Migoro in a couple of days 天授庵見頃近づく

Kyoto autumn leaves forecast and breaking report of 2026. So far, couples of days earlier than usual.

2019.09.04

Autumn LeavesFor International Readers

The meaning of Ryoanji Zen Rock Garden

No one tells the meaning of "The Rock Garden" of Ryoanj in Kyoto precisely despite its fame. Fortunately, we have some hypotheses. In this article, we make an inspection on the garden with them.

2019.08.05

For International ReadersZen temples