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Japan: Shingon Buddhism, the Path of Enlightenment According to Kukai
Shingon is a school of Japanese Buddhism, also referred to as tantric Buddhism or Vajrayana Buddhism. This school is based on esoteric...


China: Huangshan, from Peaks to Cobblestones, a City of Multiple Riches
Huangshan, located in Anhui province, is a city of immense historical and cultural wealth. Dating back to the Qin Dynasty, it was an...


Japan: Hikone Castle, A Feudal Treasure on the Shores of Lake Biwa
Hikone Castle, located near Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, is a historical monument of significant importance. It played a key role in...


Japan: Okuno-in, A Revered Place Between Nature and Spirituality
Okuno-in, located in Koyasan, in the lush mountains of Wakayama Prefecture, is one of Japan's most sacred and revered sites. It serves as...


Japan: The Ariake Sea, Landscapes Between Tradition and Tides
The Ariake Sea is a vast bay located in the southwest of Japan, extending into the prefectures of Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, and Fukuoka....


China: Descending into the Huangshan Canyon and Traveling Back in Time (Part 5)
Among all the representative landscapes of China, the Huangshan Mountains are certainly the most famous. They are also known as the...


Japan: Matsumoto Castle, Elegance and Mystery of the Black Crow
Matsumoto Castle, also known as the "Black Crow" (烏城, Karasu-jō) due to its dark facade, is one of Japan's most famous and spectacular...


Japan: Osaka Castle, the Golden Fortress of the Samurai
Nestled in the heart of the prefecture bearing the same name, Osaka Castle stands as a powerful symbol of Japanese history and culture....


China: Huangshan, What Equipment to Bring and On-Site Logistics (Part 4)
Among all the representative landscapes of China, the Huangshan Mountains are certainly the most famous. They are also known as the...


Japan: The Kumamoto Earthquake and Its Impact on the Castle
The Kumamoto earthquake in April 2016 caused considerable damage to its iconic castle and the surrounding area, illustrating the...


China: Capturing the Eternal and the Ephemeral of Huangshan, How to Organize (Part 3)
Among all the representative landscapes of China, the Huangshan Mountains are certainly the most famous. They are also known as the...


China: Traveling to the Huangshan Mountains (Part 2)
Among all the representative landscapes of China, the Huangshan Mountains are certainly the most famous. They are also known as the...
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