Japanese history and culture
Japanese history and culture
Japanese history and culture 
Japanese history and culture “Neagari no Matsu (Hizamatsu-san)” at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto
The "Neagari no Matsu" at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is said to "wait for the price to rise" and is said to bring good luck to businessmen and people involved in the market. It is also called "Hizamatsu-san" and has the benefit of improving lower back and knee pain.
Japanese history and culture Kyoto｜Fushimi Kandakara Shrine on Mt. Inari where you can feel a connection to the heavenly world
Among Mt. Inari, there is Fushimi Kanda Karajinja Shrine, which enshrines the Dragon God and Kaguyahime and feels connected to the heavenly world.It is said to be the place where the spirit of the gods gathers the most on Mt. Inari, as ``Amanomine'' and ``Ichinomine'' are in a straight line towards Mt. Inari.
Japanese history and culture SHARE LOUNGE provided by Tsutaya Bookstore newly opened in Takashimaya, Kyoto
On the north side of the 6th floor, there is the "SHARE LOUNGE" provided by Tsutaya Bookstore, which has booth seats where you can concentrate on your own and small meeting rooms.
Japanese history and culture The mysterious story of Mt. Funaoka, which may be connected to another world
Genbu is sealed in Funaokayama, the northern base of Heiankyo. The mountain is filled with mysteries, including a sacred rock on its summit.
Japanese history and culture Nintendo’s directly managed store “Nintendo KYOTO” has opened in Takashimaya, Kyoto, and even adults can enjoy it!
We are introducing "Nintendo KYOTO" at Kyoto Takashimaya, which opened in October 2023.1,500 items of merchandise, Nintendo Switch consoles and games are displayed by theme, making it fun just to look at them.
Japanese history and culture Kyoto｜The Seven Wonders of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine “Starless Sankomon Gate”
The Sankomon Gate of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine expresses the three lights of the sun, moon, and stars. However, since there are no carvings of stars, it is called the Gate without Stars. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Japanese history and culture Kyoto Fushimi Inari Taisha Romon (Important Cultural Property)
The first building that catches your eye when you visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is the Roumon Gate.The Roumon Gate, which still stands out even after 300 years, is the result of outstanding Japanese architectural techniques.Introducing Japan's culture and history.
Japanese history and culture Genbu Ōkami secretly enshrined in Funaokayama in Kyoto
A secret power spot that is not listed in tourist information and only Kyoto residents know! We introduce Funaoka Myokensha Shrine on Mt. Funaoka, which enshrines Genbu, and Genbu Shrine, whose name is derived from one of the four gods.
Japanese history and culture If you put on makeup and dedicate it to the mirror votive tablet at Kawai Shrine, a power spot in Kyoto, you will become beautiful
Kawai Shrine is known as the "Guardian of Situations, Japan's No. 1 God of Beauty" and is a god who makes women beautiful. There is a "Mirror Ema Makeup Room" in the precincts, and if you put on makeup and write your wish on a mirror ema and dedicate it, you will become even more beautiful.
Japanese history and culture Seimei Shrine, where the onmyoji Abe no Seimei is enshrined, and its mysterious story
Seimei Shrine is a shrine dedicated to Abe no Seimei, a mid-Heian period onmyoji (a fortune teller), and within the shrine grounds are many memorial boards displaying anecdotes, including the legend of Hashihime of Ichijo Modoribashi Bridge. Seimei Shrine's divine crest is a five-pointed star based on the idea of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements of natural philosophy.