Perched on a plateau 300 meters above sea level overlooking Lake Shikotsu, one of Hokkaido’s most powerful spiritual sites awaits. Tarumaesan Jinja Shrine venerates the active volcano Mount Tarumae as its sacred deity, drawing approximately 400,000 visitors annually to this revered sanctuary of the Dooh region. Upon entering the shrine grounds, visitors are enveloped by […]
In eastern Hokkaido, surrounded by primeval forest, lies the mystical Lake Akan—a caldera lake formed approximately 150,000 years ago through volcanic activity. With a circumference of about 26 kilometers and maximum depth of 45 meters, this lake is world-renowned as the habitat of the nationally designated Special Natural Monument “Marimo” (moss balls), attracting approximately 1.5
As morning mist rises over Matsushima Bay, more than 260 islands emerge from the water like a mystical painting come to life. This breathtaking scenery, celebrated as one of Japan’s Three Most Beautiful Views (Nihon Sankei), has captivated visitors for over a millennium. More than 260 pine-covered islands dot the bay Matsushima is far more
Japan’s Iconic Active Volcano: Magnificent Natural Energy Mount Aso sits at the heart of Kumamoto Prefecture—an active volcano boasting one of the world’s largest calderas, still sending white plumes into the sky. With Mount Takadake (1,592 meters) as its highest peak, the five peaks of Aso overwhelm visitors with their magnificent presence. White smoke rising
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Where Gods Gather: Japan’s Supreme Shrine for Connecting Destinies The beautiful gardens of Izumo Taisha (Photo: Immanuelle / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0) In Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture—the mythological heartland of Japan—stands Izumo Taisha (formally read “Izumo Oyashiro,” commonly “Izumo Taisha”), one of the nation’s most ancient and revered shrines. Its origins are recorded in