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English 日本語 I went to Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine in Tokyo for Chinowa-kuguri. At many shrines in Japan a large green ring appears at the end of June.It is called Chinowa, and walking through is called Chinowa-Kuguri.It’s for removing im...

English 日本語 The other day, I happened to see a beautiful bonsai exhibition at the main shrine area of Meiji Jingu!It was the annual "Hōnō Bonsai Suiseki Exhibition", held every June for more than 20 years. Most of them were around 200...

English 日本語 Now water lilies are in high season at the Gyoen (Inner Shrine) of Meiji Jingu in Tokyo! It’s totally stunning to see them in Nanchi (South Pond) from the fishing deck, in front of Kakuuntei (Tea House).  Feel so...

English 日本語 Yesterday, I visited Meiji Jingu Gyoen (inner garden) to check Japanese irises again!I headed to the iris field, wondering if they’re still blooming…they are!! No matter how many times I see landscapes adorned with beautif...

English 日本語 Meiji Jingu Gyoen is a historic garden that has existed since before Meiji Jingu was built.Every June, the Japanese irises in its iris field come into bloom.There are around 1,500 irises in about 150 different varieties!Th...

English 日本語 We're glad to share the release of Retreatrip's first self-guided audio walk on VoiceMap: Meiji Jingu Audio Guide to Omairi — Ritual, Forest and Sacred Space. Just beside Harajuku, Meiji Jingu opens into a vast forest and ...

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