For International Readers Gozan Okuribi and Obon 2025 in Kyoto 五山送り火英語で説明
In Obon, we wave our good-bye to the deceased ancestors with Gozan Okuribi. In this article, I'll show you what is Gozan Okuribi, Obon, and their history.
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Sakkura/Cherry blossom Breaking report on Kawazu Zakura, the earliest bloom Sakura in Kyoto 1/31/2026: Tiny BUDS 河津桜開花状況英語で説明
The report of 2026 on Kawazu Zakura, the earliest bloom Sakura in Kyoto. We can find some of them in Ichijo Modori bashi bridge, Toji, Unryuin, and Philosopher's path.They go into full bloom around mid-March.
For International Readers Zen garden or Karesansui? 枯山水庭園英語で説明
"Zen garden" sounds strange for us. It is a Karesansui (garden). In this post, we learn what Karesansui is overviewing a short history of it.
For International Readers The Rock Garden of Ryoanji hides religious syncretism in Japan
The Zen garden/Rock Garden of Ryoanji temple is one of the most famous gardens in Japan. In this article, we learn about the religious syncretism (Shinto, Buddhism) it hides behind.
For International Readers The best Zen gardens/Karesansui in Kyoto: Top 10
In this article, you can learn about top 10 Zen/Karesansui gardens in Kyoto with a short introduction of these gardens. Shodenji, Ryoanji, Komyoin, and other important gardens.
For International Readers Saihoji/ Kokedeara/Moss temple guide: 西芳寺英語で説明
In this post, you can learn about the meaning of the Zen garden of Saihoji, a.k.a. Kokedera or Moss temple.
For International Readers Sennichi Mairi and night illumination of Kiyomizu-dera temple 2025: 清水寺千日詣りとライトアップを英語で説明
Sennnichi Mairi is a way to visit Shito shrines and Buddhist temples to make our important wish come true. Kiyomizu-dera temple offers us with special one.
For International Readers Daikokuten at Kiyomizudera temple：清水寺の出世大黒天英語で説明
Passing through Todorokimon gate of Kiyomizudera, we catch a glimpse of a Kawaii statute. He is Shusse Daikokuten, a Buddhist deity who welcomes the visitors of the temple for over 500 years.
For International Readers The stage of Kiyomizudera temple: Its construction and Tobiochi Gankake 清水寺の舞台英語で説明
The main hall and the stage of Kiyomizudera are over a valley, constructed in Kakezukuri (懸造) method.People used to jump off the stage to make their wishes come true.