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- Nagasaki Port, the Blooming Nanban Trade and Christianity
The Namban Screen, created by Kano Naizen, a renowned painter of the Kano School, is regarded as one of the most exceptional screen paintings on gold foil paper. This masterpiece… Read more: Nagasaki Port, the Blooming Nanban Trade and Christianity - Heijo-kyo Rises: Guided by Fujiwara Fuhito
Heijo-kyo, the capital of the Nara period (710–794), was relocated by imperial decree of the 43rd Reigning Empress Genmei (660-771, 元明天皇) in 710. Spanning an area similar to that of modern-day… Read more: Heijo-kyo Rises: Guided by Fujiwara Fuhito - Takeda Shrine: Takeda Singen's Life & Battles
Dedicated to the strongest warlord, Shingen A 10-minute walk from Kofu Station in Yamanashi prefecture, Takeda Shrine stands at the foot of Yogai Mountain. Established in 1919 to enshrine Takeda… Read more: Takeda Shrine: Takeda Singen's Life & Battles
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Must Visit in 2025
Textile Thanksgiving - Ichinomiya Tanabata FestivalExhibiiton, Jul.24 - 27
The Tanabata Festival in Ichinomiya is considered one of Japan's three major Tanabata festivals, and its grandeur reflects the town's history as a center of textile manufacturing. The traditional “fukagashi decorations” displayed in the arcades are truly spectacular.
Special Exhibiiton Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Kyushu National Museum, Jul.5 - Aug.31
A special exhibition held for the first time in 27 years. Introducing over 60 national treasures that have been passed down in Kyushu and Okinawa, or have deep connections to the region, including the Golden Seal (漢委奴国王印) discovered in Fukuoka.
Celebration of the 1300th Anniversary of the Founding of Usa Jingu Shrine
Usa Jingu was founded in 725, 1300 years ago as the head shrine of approximately 460,000 Hachimangu shrines. In 2025, several special ritural ceremonies are going to be held, including the main shrine is open for special visits from May 3rd to 6th, and the Chokusai Festival is held in early October. It's well worth visiting Usa Jingu Shrine in the special year.
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