Hoshoryu performs first ring-entering ceremony as yokozuna
About 3,500 people gathered at Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo on Friday to see sumo yokozuna grand champion Hoshoryu perform his ...
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Japan's Meiji Jingu shrine hosts thousands during annual dedication
Jan. 7 (UPI) --A formal ceremony heralded the start of the Japan's sumo wrestling season at the Meiji Jingu shrine on Tuesday, two months after a U.S. man was arrested for desecrating it.
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Kyoto’s famed Gion-kaku tower open to public until Sept. 30
It was designed by Chuta Ito, an architect who was also involved in the construction of Heian Jingu shrine in Kyoto and Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo. The interior features reproductions of ancient ...
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Review: Grand Hyatt Tokyo
Grand Hyatt Tokyo is a huge, 5-star Hyatt hotel located within the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, a 54-floor building, which also ...
A Japanese city has hired police to monitor tourist photography. Here’s why
Otaru, a northern Japanese city in Hokkaido, has deployed security guards to address repeated instances of unruly behaviour ...
What to do and see in Tokyo: How I spent a week in Japan's iconic capital
From taking part in traditions in Asakusa to getting lost in the playground that is Shinjuku, Tokyo is truly unique.
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20 Famous Tokyo Landmarks: A Fusion of Tradition and Futurism!
Uncover the hidden gems and must-see landmarks of Tokyo. From historic temples to futuristic skyscrapers, Tokyo has it all.
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Lisa’s Wanderings Around Japan/Ise Jingu: Finding divine grace along with hospitality at a grand shrine
Ise Grand Shrine, in the city of Ise in Mie Prefecture and otherwise often referred to as Ise Jingu, is home to 125 ... a professor at Meiji University.
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What to do and see in Tokyo: How I spent a week in Japan's iconic capital
To contrast the hustle and bustle, there’s the Meiji Jingu, a Shinto shrine that sits in a lovely forested area, as well as Yoyogi Park, a popular spot for cherry blossoms. If you’re trying to ...