by the Heian period (794-1185). In the US, the National Cherry Blossom Festival originated in 1912, in Washington, D.C., as a gift of friendship from Japan, with 3,000 cherry trees presented by ...

Their diving practice is mentioned in ancient classical literature and there’s a reference to ama dating back to AD927 in Japan’s Heian period. Toba, at the north-eastern end of the Shima ...

One such remedy that’s been gaining serious traction is rice water—a beauty secret passed down through generations, from the Heian-era women of Japan to the Yao women of China, known for their ...

Founded in 1895 for the 1,100th anniversary of the relocation of the capital city to the Heian-kyo, the shrine reproduces the Imperial Palace of the Heian-kyo. It enshrines Emperor Kanmu and Emperor ...

1.3km) A historically rich route within Kasugayama, this trail features the Jigokudani Stone Buddha, a quiet Buddhist figure carved into rock that dates back to the Heian period. ③ Uguisu Waterfall ...