For International Readers

Kamo Kyokusui no En is a party in which poets compose poem in an extraordinary beautiful music. It started as a ritual of the Imperial court. Let us learn about it.

Kodaiji enshrines Bodhisattva Kannon robot. She reveals what The Heart Sutra and the way to Nirvana. This article is a special report of her preaching ad Kodaiji temple and an easy intruduction of The Heart Sutra.

Rengeji is one of the most underrated Buddhist temple with extraordinary garden suitable for meditation. The garden stands for a paradise in Buddhism and has amazing autumn leaves.

Hinamatsuri is one of "Gosseku," the annual events, and held on March 3rd in Japan. Each family displays "Hina Nigyo", Hinamtsuri dolls with flowers for the purpose of praying for prosperous and healthy life for their daughters.

In japan, we admire Plum blossoms or Ume before cherry blossoms bloom. Kitano Tenmangu shrine is in Migoro on 3/8/2026. Night illumination is available.