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Japanistry

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This website started as a hobby to explain photography (posts listed here), but over time expanded to provide (hopefully) useful information about Japan and the Japanese language. I also run edonoyu.com with a friend—a site that covers onsen in the Tokyo region.

Region

Fuji Five Lakes

Fuji Five Lakes (富士五湖, Fujigoko) is the most popular spots from which to view Mount Fuji. The region,…

Onsen

Fujiyama Onsen

Fujiyama Onsen is a natural onsen located 1.5 kilometers southeast of Lake Kawaguchi next to Fuji-Q Highland. It…

Nature

Narusawa Ice Cave

Narusawa Ice Cave (鳴沢氷穴) is a lava cave that was formed during the 9th century following an eruption…

Onsen

Ofuro no Osama: Oimachi

The Oimachi branch of the famous chain onsen. Not the most peaceful onsen due to its convenient location…

Language Schools

Japan Switch

Our school name is Japan Switch and we want to help foreigners make the switch to life in…

Places of Interest

Kobe

Kobe (神戸) is one Japan’s largest cities and the capital of Hyogo Prefecture. It is located on the…

Shrines & Temples

Kawasaki Daishi

Kawasaki Daishi (川崎大師) is an important Buddhist temple in Kawasaki. The temple’s history dates back to 1128 CE…

Gardens & Parks

Hayama Shiosai Park and Museum

A public park that contains a small museum showcasing the extensive marine in the Hayama bay area and includes artifacts collected by the Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito) who spent much time at the Hayama Imperial Villa during his reign.

Shrines & Temples

Morito Shrine

A small shrine in the town of Hayama. It was built by the first Kamakura shogun, Minamoto no Yoritomo in the 12th century, and today is famous for the red torii gate which stands in the middle of the sea on a small island of rocks. From the shrine’s ground you can see Enoshima and, on a clear day, Mount Fuji.