For my first shrine visit of the year, I went to Hakone Shrine, which I also visited last autumn. The shores of Lake Ashi, welcoming the new year, were enveloped in the crisp, clear air unique to winter, and a serene stillness permeated the air. The aromas of buttered potatoes and yakisoba greeted the visitors...
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This year's birthday trip was to Hakone to see the autumn leaves with my beloved dog, Chocolat. The next morning, after checking out of the hotel, we headed straight to Hakone Shrine, known as one of the most powerful spiritual spots in the Kanto region. There are three purification fountains on the shrine grounds, and this one is in front of the stone steps of the main approach...
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Lotus Pond, a lake famous as one of Kaohsiung's top tourist attractions, is home to the vibrant Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, whose wide-open mouths seem to await visitors. Many people have likely seen these pagodas in Taiwanese guidebooks! In feng shui, the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas are also considered a "power spot"...
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台北随一のパワースポットともいわれる台湾の寺院「龍山寺（ロンシャンスー）」。 正式名称は、「艋舺龍山寺（もうこうりゅうざんじ、マンカーロンシャンスー）」と称しますが、 地元でも「龍山寺（ロンシャンスー）」と呼ばれることが...
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プルンチット通り Phloen Chit Roadとラーチャダムリ通りRachadamri Roadの交差点、 現在の「グランドハイアット・エラワン・バンコク・ホテル Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok...
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