Benten-ike Pond is a picturesque lily pond located on the Nakasendo Trail, specifically past the post-town of Hosokute. A walking tour through rural Japan is a quieter and slower way to absorb the ...
In 1613, feudal lord Date Masamune sent a Japanese diplomatic mission to Europe to negotiate with the Pope and the King of Spain in hopes opening a new trade route. Led by samurai Hasekura Tsunenaga ...
What is it about the samurai that captivates Westerners? The armor and swords, the reverent attitude and the reputation for supreme competence in warfare are all pretty impressive, but they don’t get ...
A walking tour through rural Japan is a quieter and slower way to absorb the country's striking scenery. Walk Japan's Nakasendo Way tour follows a historic path through small villages, stopping at ...
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