Category: Tips
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Exploring Goshuin: The Sacred Stamps of Japanese Temples
Goshuin (御朱印) are beautiful, hand-stamped symbols often found in Japanese temples and shrines. They serve as documentation of a visitor’s pilgrimage or visit to a sacred site. The history of goshuin is linked to Japan’s religious practices, in particular, Buddhism and Shintoism. The practice of stamps at temples can be traced back to the 8th… Read more
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Travel Checklist – Booking to Arrival
Coming to Japan for the first time can appear to be a daunting task, with social media giving mixed opinions on what and what not to do, and what to bring. To make things easier, I have compiled a list from when to not travel, to what to do when you arrive in Japan. When… Read more