Katsuo-ji offers visitors two different types of Darumas: the Kachi-Daruma, the classic doll known as “the winning Daruma” ...

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As tempting as your local coffee shop may be, with the right tools, you can save money and time by making matcha at home.

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Shinrin-yoku, or 'forest bathing,' is the practice of immersing yourself in nature to reduce stress and refresh your mind. Simply walking through a forest, breathing in the fresh air, and listening to ...

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Monte Sano State Park sits like a crown atop its namesake mountain, a 2,140-acre natural paradise that somehow remains one of ...

The wooden veranda of Shorinzan Daruma-ji temple is piled high with daruma that have fulfilled their function of granting ...

In an interview with Japanese media, he expressed how this love inspired him to embrace ... he has carved out a unique pathway in both his personal and professional life. For instance, his study of ...