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Iwaidou, the hidden Buddhist forest temple of Chichibu, Japan is a serene gem in the middle of a forest that keeps its secrets well. This is a place not that far from Tokyo that offers great escape without having to exert the full effort one needs to when hiking up a proper mountain. read more »
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Interesting editorial on how much an items is worth and how that corresponds to 'value'. Treasure stolen from Japanese temples auctioned off to the highest bidder. read more »
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Ha ha ha - poor monk! Going up against a nest of Suzume-bachi (those big freaking scary hornets), his plan backfired and he burned his temple down. "An expert consulted by Fuji TV points out the obvious: fire is not a smart way to treat hornet infestations." Ouch. What hurts worse, the burns or t read more »
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Photographs from when I visited the local Shrine. I got very very good luck this year. read more »
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Some photo's of festival stalls at the local Shrine. read more »
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