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Japanese culture: haiku, Japanese literature, Japanese film, Japanese food, sake, temples - and international literature, film and classical music

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Jap. Temples

Temples:
Myoshinji (Kyoto) - Meyami Jizo (Kyoto) - Ikkyuji (Kyoto) - Koenji (Kyoto) - Reikanji & Anrakuji (Kyoto) - Hogonin (Kyoto) - Higashi Honganji (Kyoto) - Nishi Honganji (Kyoto) - Honganji History - Hokyoji (Kyoto) - Sogo Memorial Hall (Narita) - Yatadera, Nara - Sennyuji (Kyoto)


Temple Manners

History:
Phantoms of Temples in Okazaki Park
Japan's shrine guardians - Stone lion-dogs or "Komainu"
The Secret Garden of Kiyomizu - Jojuin, Kyoto 

Shrines:
Omiwa Jinja (Nara) - Matsuo Taisha (Kyoto)
Marishi Sonten (Kyoto)
Ebisu Shrine (Kyoto)
Go-o Shrine (Kyoto)
Fujimori Shrine (Kyoto) - Hydrangea in the Fujimori Shrine
Ohatsu Tenjin Shrine (Osaka)
Shinto Cat
Ema Votive Plates
Komainu in the Yasui Konpira Shrine, Kyoto
The ceramic lion-dogs of Myokendo, Kyoto
Ikuta Shrine (Kobe)
Mitake Shrine (Tokyo)
Nishiki Tenmangu (Kyoto)
Hideyoshi, Osaka Castle and the Toyokuni Shrine
Another way to use a Shinto gate 

Pilgrimages:
The Seven Deities of Good Fortune - Seven Deities of Good Fortune in Sumida (Tokyo) - Seven Deities of Good Fortune in Yanaka (Tokyo)

Books:
Kyoto, A Contemplative Guide (Gouverneur Mosher)

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My name is Ad Blankestijn. Born in Holland, thirty years ago I made the happy switch from tulips to cherry blossoms. I have an academic background in Chinese and Japanese studies, and a work experience in Japanese business. I function as a bridge to Japanese culture and can help you navigate fascinating new territory, in Japanese sake and cuisine, in business manners and customs, or as a concierge for your perfect trip. I also act as a professional speaker, and try to keep my blogs going. Let me share my passion for Japanese culture with you!

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