All About Walking On Fire Festival in Mt. Takao, Japan – A Report & Sightseeing Guide
Have you ever seen walking-on-fire things anywhere? I’ve come across people walking on fire for their training in “oriental” scenes
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Mt. Takao in Japan (Part 3) – Yakuoin Temple & Shugen-do Culture
I’ve referred to Sugen-do in the post about Tengu (Japanese goblins) legends. What’s that? Today I’d like to talk about
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Mt. Takao in Japan (Part 2) – Tengu Legends in Western Tokyo
Mount Takao is a place of Tengu tales. You’ll meet Tengu statues all around there. …What are they? Tengus are Japanese
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Mt. Takao in Japan (Part 1) – a Guide to Tokyo’s 3-Star Sightseeing Spot
Mount Takao (Takao-san/Takao-zan in Japanese) has been a mountain for local hikers and elementary school students in Western Tokyo. It surprised
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