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- KAMEOKA CORNER: Temples and shrines in Japan - Stillwater News Press April 15, 2018Sooke News MirrorKAMEOKA CORNER: Temples and shrines in JapanStillwater News PressThere are approximately 150,000 temples and shrines across Japan. Many are small local temples or shrines, however several are large, impressive sites which have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. For most Japanese they are important ...Journey to JapanSooke News M […]
- Unpacking the Fictional Japan of Isle of Dogs - The Atlantic March 31, 2018The AtlanticUnpacking the Fictional Japan of Isle of DogsThe AtlanticA Kobayashi Shinto-esque shrine even displays two feline guardian statues on its steps (though most Japanese shrines use guardian lion-dogs called komainu). At other points, the film suggests the motive is financial, depicting the Kobayashi clan as ...and more »
- Festival of the Steel Phallus: Everything You Need to Know About Japan's Kanamara Matsuri - Newsweek March 31, 2018NewsweekFestival of the Steel Phallus: Everything You Need to Know About Japan's Kanamara MatsuriNewsweekEvery year, on the first Sunday of April, thousands of people line the streets of the Japanese city of Kawasaki, south of Tokyo, to celebrate the male genitalia. Welcome to Kanamara Matsuri, literally translated as the "Festival of the Steel Pha […]
- Monroe, Hofu celebrate 25-year relationship - Monroe Evening News April 16, 2018Monroe Evening NewsMonroe, Hofu celebrate 25-year relationshipMonroe Evening NewsThe City of Monroe and Hofu, Japan, are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the sister city program in 2018. A partnership forged between two communities thousands of miles apart reaches a milestone this year. The City of Monroe and Hofu, Japan, are ...and more »
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