Bansho-ji - Setsubun 2024 Special

Bansho-ji万松寺Nagoya (名古屋)February 3, 2024 About Banshi-ji Bansho-ji is a very modern and flashy looking Buddhist temple that really fits in nicely with the surrounding arcades and electronics stores, but it’s roots are very old. It was built by the Oda family in 1540 and the funeral for the father of Oda Nobunaga, Oda Nobuhide, was held here. It now houses the mortuary tablets for the Oda…

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Takayama Betsuin Shorenji

Takayama Betsuin古井神社Takayama (高山市)March 24, 2019 Takayama Betsuin Shorenji is a splendid Jodo Shinshuu Otani sect temple in the scenic town of Takayama in Gifu Prefecture. Jodo Shinshuu is by far the most common kind of Buddhism in the Hida area of northern Gifu. The text in the center reads “Kueissho”, a phrase in Japanese Buddhism meaning that everyone will meet again in the Pure Land. As we…

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Kobi Shrine

Kobi Shrine古井神社Minokamo (美濃加茂市)January 1, 2024 About Kobi Shrine Kobi Shrine is a shrine in the Kobi area of Minokamo, Gifu Prefecture. The dieties enshrined here are Emperor Ojin, Sugawara no Michizane, Sosano no Mikoto. My Visit We moved to Minokamo in the fall of 2023, making this our first new year in our new house. My family stayed home for the new year despite being able to travel now…

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Gujo Hachiman Castle

Gucho Hachiman Castle郡上八幡城Gujo (郡上市)September 17, 2018 The gojoin for Gujo Hachiman Castle in Gujo, Gifu Prefecture. I had no idea castles could have goshuin unitl I got this one. Gujo Hachiman Castle is high up on Mt Hachiman above the city of Gujo and can be seen from the tollway there. It was originally built in 1559 but demolished by the Meiji government in the 1870s in accordance with the…

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Kotoku-ji - Enmei Jizo Goshuin (Tsumago Juku)

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Kotoku-ji - Yakushinyorai (Tsumago Juku)

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Kotoku-ji - Ebisu Goshuin (Tsumago Juku)

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Kasuga Shrine (Nara)

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Todai-ji (Nara)

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The next morning (Monday, 3/27) we went to Meijo Park to see the cherry blossoms. I was so relieved to see them. I was worried that the rain would bring cherry blossom season to an early end. (at Meijō Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqaXwwoPiAS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We had our anniversary dinner at TGI Fridays in Sakae✨ I love Japanese food, but sometimes I want normal American food, especially after 4 years without visiting the US… (at TGI フライデーズ 名古屋店) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqaXOdiP3vK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I didn’t finish uploading the anniversary photos! We had a lovely teatime at the Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel. The tea and the cake was really good. (at Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqaW31_vOrW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

⬇️English & 日本語⬇ I wasn’t feeling well today but Mika gave me cuddles. あまり体調が良くなかったがミカちゃんが一緒にいてよかった。 #フトアゴヒゲトカゲ　#アゴヒゲトカゲ　#トカゲ　 #フトアゴヒゲトカゲのいる生活 #フトアゴヒゲトカゲ大好き #オレンジフトアゴヒゲトカゲ #beardeddragon #centralbeardeddragon #lizard #beardeddragonsofinstagram #beardeddragonlove #beardeddragonlife #orangebeardeddragon https://www.instagram.com/p/CqaOQ3Ar6xB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Good morning! https://www.instagram.com/p/CqY7D4VB-gH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We had our 5 year anniversary on Sunday, 3/26! A lot has happened in 5 years and I’m glad we could experience it all together. We stayed at the Mitsui Garden Hotel Nagoya Premier and the view from the room was amazing. It was raining a lot, but we both love books. We spent a lot of time relaxing together and reading. (at Mitsui Garden Hotel Nagoya Premier) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqVA_uuPFk2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

⬇️English & 日本語⬇ Sami’s such a handsome little turtle. サミちゃんはカメイケメンですね。 #イシガメ　#ニホンイシガメ　#ニホンイシガメと暮らす 　#水亀 #亀　#カメ　#turtle #nihonishigame #japanesepondturtle #turtlesofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CqU8AssLo8Y/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

⬇️English & 日本語⬇ It’s sunny and warm today, so I let Sami bask by the window. He’s still the Escape King. He got out while I was having lunch. Found him under the bookcase and put a dumbbell and trash can next to the play pen to keep him from pushing it away from the wall. 今日は暖かくて晴れているのでベランダのドアーのそばで甲羅ほしさせました。 でもサミちゃんはまだ脱獄王です。私は昼ごはんを食べながら出て本棚のしたに行きました。ペットサークルに戻したらダンベルとゴミ箱をサミちゃんがペットサークルを動けないように起きました���😑 #イシガメ　#ニホンイシガメ　#ニホンイシガメと暮らす 　#水亀 #亀　#カメ　#turtle #nihonishigame #japanesepondturtle #turtlesofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CqKFqcVruvS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=