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Sennyū-ji Temple
Sennyū-ji Temple (泉涌寺) is a place of profound imperial dignity as the official family temple (bodhi temple) of the Japanese Imperial Household, while also holding a truly unique and fascinating...
Sennyū-ji Temple
Sennyū-ji Temple (泉涌寺) is a place of profound imperial dignity as the official family temple (bodhi temple) of the Japanese Imperial Household, while also holding a truly unique and fascinating...
The Sea Gods :The Spirit of Tea 🌿.∘
At first glance, the vast blue ocean and the quiet green tea room seem like complete opposites 😌. Yet in Japan, they are deeply connected through a unique sense of...
The Sea Gods :The Spirit of Tea 🌿.∘
At first glance, the vast blue ocean and the quiet green tea room seem like complete opposites 😌. Yet in Japan, they are deeply connected through a unique sense of...
The History of Japanese Flowers & Tea
Deeply rooted in Buddhism, the story of tea and flowers in Japan is one of mindfulness, simplicity, and beauty. 🍵🌸 Tea first arrived as a sacred drink for Buddhist monks...
The History of Japanese Flowers & Tea
Deeply rooted in Buddhism, the story of tea and flowers in Japan is one of mindfulness, simplicity, and beauty. 🍵🌸 Tea first arrived as a sacred drink for Buddhist monks...
This is a place where Okinawan gods reside
🌷 This is a place where Okinawan gods reside.Because Okinawa has a very different history from mainland Japan, even the everyday “normal” feels refreshingly unique.While green tea is the classic...
This is a place where Okinawan gods reside
🌷 This is a place where Okinawan gods reside.Because Okinawa has a very different history from mainland Japan, even the everyday “normal” feels refreshingly unique.While green tea is the classic...
The Fire God
In almost every Okinawan home, you’ll find a small shrine in the kitchen called Hinukan — the Fire God ✨ Every single day, people offer freshly drawn water and a...
The Fire God
In almost every Okinawan home, you’ll find a small shrine in the kitchen called Hinukan — the Fire God ✨ Every single day, people offer freshly drawn water and a...
On Ōshima Island
🌊 On Ōshima Island, home to the elder sister deity of Munakata Taisha, the dreamy little Sayo Island sits along the coast with a torii gate standing gracefully in the...
On Ōshima Island
🌊 On Ōshima Island, home to the elder sister deity of Munakata Taisha, the dreamy little Sayo Island sits along the coast with a torii gate standing gracefully in the...