Pilgrimages have been part of Japanese culture for over a thousand years. The UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo is legendary among ...
Tsuruoka, Yamagata, Japan - January 10, 2025 People walk in the snow-covered city of Tsuruoka in Yamagata Prefecture, ...
Japan has seven “lucky” gods. According to legend ... Pilgrims can collect inscriptions on a shikishi to commemorate their walk. Image: Vicki L Beyer While seven lucky gods pilgrimage routes can be ...
1, users are required to stand still and not walk up or down ... according to data by the Japan Elevator Association, an industry group. The Tokyo-based association called on users to remain ...