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Kamakura |  5 days in Tokyo II

Kamakura | 5 days in Tokyo II

Posted on April 25, 2017February 19, 2019 by T. van den Brink

To get a break from the big city, a day trip to Kamakura – just an hour away by train – is the ideal destination. In hindsight, we consider this one of the highlights of our journey to Japan as it perfectly summarizes its extensive culture and offers a nice hike in the woods. Are …read on

Tags Buddhism, Japan, Kamakura, religion, shrines, temples
Religious Japan

Religious Japan

Posted on January 12, 2017November 1, 2019 by T. van den Brink

There are two big religious traditions in Japan, Shintoism and Buddhism. Shinto is Japan’s traditional religion. Buddhism came to Japan in the 6th century from Korea. A majority of the Japanese doesn’t belong to any of the organised versions of these religions. But over 80% do partake in religious traditions and ceremonies. Travelling to Koyasan …read on

Tags Japan, religion, shrines, temples
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