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Yanesen area vol.1: Nezu shrine


Yanaka (やなか, 谷中), Nezu (ねず, 根津), Sendagi (せんだぎ, 千駄木) area, called “Yanesen (やねせん, 谷根千)” is very good at walking around. “Yanesen” is a coined acronym consisting of the initial “Kanji” of this 3 areas’ names. The area still has historical townscape and 60 temple/shrines.   “Nezu shrine” (根津神社) built in 1706, is one of 10 […]

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Fell calm at temples in Tokyo


In Tokyo, there are over 300 temples, not only famous big temples but also small ones. You can find some small temples while walking around Tokyo. If you find a temple, just stop by.   There are the quiet atmosphere with the exception of a few days (New year holidays, festivals), You can feel calm […]