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Stone garden the image of Temple in Koyasan, Japan
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Mar 9, 202111 min read

A Spiritual Journey Through Wakayama and Nara Prefectures

Jizo statues at Okunoin Cemetery.
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Mar 9, 20219 min read

Keeping Ancient Traditions Alive in Nara and Wakayama Prefectures

Taken August 2025.

Mar 1, 20202 min read

A New Wider-Access Unlimited Rail Pass Makes It Easier Than Ever to Visit Kansai’s Top Sites

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