Goshuin number 12 is from 明治神宮 (Meiji Jingū), a very important shrine in Tokyo! Yes, a shrine… not a temple… […]
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Shrine vs. Temple — What’s the difference?
You find a beautifully decorated building in Japan. You notice the place to wash your hands off to the side, […]
御朱印第8-9号ー戸隠神社奥社
My, what a fancy stamp! Goshuin number 8★ is from the 戸隠神社奥社(Togakushi Jinjya Okusha). There are actually three shrines on […]
What is a 御朱印?
A 御朱印 (goshuin) is a specific kind of stamp that you can get at temples across Japan. They usually cost […]
A Passport and Chopsticks 