Monthly Archives: August 2021

Life In Japan: Special Purpose Temples & Shrines

Posted on August 27, 2021 by John Rachel

The really fascinating temples and shrines in Japan are the special purpose ones. There are shrines and temples devoted to the usual things: money, health, happiness, long life, good marriage. There are ones dedicated to uniting two people in love or in friendship. Interestingly, there’s at least one shrine for breaking up! We spent the day at one my wife calls the “Karma Temple”. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Kamikochi . . . “Japanese Alps”

Posted on August 17, 2021 by John Rachel

My wife and I just spent three days in the “Japanese Alps” — Kamikochi — a mountainous region of Nagano Prefecture the beauty of which is simply impossible for words. So feast your eyes on the pics! Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Kawashima Highway Oasis

Posted on August 7, 2021 by John Rachel

What can I say? Japan goes out of its way to make life a pleasant adventure for everyone. Here’s another highway service area which amazed me! Continue reading →

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