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Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage: The End of Our Journey

  Hello Hyogonians! We have come to the end of the temples with which I have any direct experience; I’d like to leave you with an overview of those temples that remain.  All ten of these temples were out of my reach either for timing or travel reasons. Some of them beckon spectacularly, and I…

July 2014
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July 2014

Hey there Hyogo, As I sat down to write this, my final Editor’s letter, a huge thunder storm began. Out I went onto my balcony to watch the lights and marvel at the view which just never gets old. Sure, I was procrastinating, I’ll even admit to indulging in a little melancholia. But that’s natural…

Beat the Heat: Fuji Rock Festival Preview
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Beat the Heat: Fuji Rock Festival Preview

With rainy season all but over, it is now time to enjoy summer’s sunshine whether that is by heading to the beach or having a barbecue with friends. Of course, nothing quite says summer like an outdoor musical festival in the foothills of Mount Naeba in Niigata, Japan. Fuji Rock Festival, presented by Smash Corporation,…