Viewing Autumn Leaves at Narita San (成田山で紅葉)
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Viewing Autumn Leaves at Narita San (成田山で紅葉)

Dating back to 940, Narita-San or more specifically Narita-San Shinsho-ji (成田山新勝寺) is a temple located in central Narita, Chiba. It is a well-known temple within the Kanto region and regularly holds large events. These typically happen during the seasons of New Year (お正月), Obon (お盆), Spring and Fall. The gardens are especially pretty during the…

Journey in Japan Part 58: The Tooth Without Enamel
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Journey in Japan Part 58: The Tooth Without Enamel

Today is the last day in Japan to take a look at the autumn leaves. Abscission has actually started, and the leaves are ready. It is as though some secret biological rhythm powered naturally informs the trees that today they should cut their leaves. Plunging like clockwork. Fading like time. Today the fallen leaves will…

Shinjuku Gyoen
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Shinjuku Gyoen

Shinjuku Gyoen (or) is possibly among Tokyos most treasured as well as stunning parks. It is natures escape surrounded by the areas sprawling concrete jungle and also is simple to appreciate the vibrant colour and abundant beauty of this paradise all the time. Specifically stunning at the time of the Cherry Blossoms as well as…