Nanzoin Temple and the Reclining Buddha

Fukuoka Japan is home to Nanzoin a large Buddhist temple complex with a rich history. The highlight of Nanzoin is the reclinin

Goshuin Book – Shrine, Temple and Castle stamp collection

My “honourable stamp/seal book” or Goshuincho (御朱印帳) has been sitting gathering dust for a while now long to get m

Shikoku Japan – Temples and Shrines

Shikoku is the fourth largest island in the Japanese archipelago and is southwest of Japan’s main island Honshu. It is d

Gesshoji Temple

I have really fallen off the Goshuincho (Temple/Shrine stamp book) train recently but enjoyed a weekend with wonderful fall we

Goshuincho – The Japan Temple/Shrine stamp book

Ever since first visiting Japan in 2011 I have always wanted to get a Goshuincho or “honourable stamp/seal book” used by p

Rurikoji – Buddhist temple in Yamaguchi

This year the Golden Week in Japan was a 10 day stretch of holidays due to the New emperor ascending to the throne and the cha

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu the Shinto Shrine at the heart of Kamakura

In the final days of my time in Japan last September I visited Kamakura, the capital of Kanagawa prefecture just south of Toky

Todai-ji – Buddhist temple complex in Nara

Todai-ji or the “Great Eastern Temple” is one of the most famous landmarks in Nara. It ranked highly on my list of

Temple of the Golden Pavilion – Kinkaku-ji

Every major tourist area has its main stop, that must see attraction all visitors must go to or their time in that particular

Temple of the Silver Pavilion – Ginkaku-ji

One of the three main stops during my 1 day exploration of Kyoto while in Japan was Ginkakuji a Zen temple which was originall

Nara Deer – National Treasures or tricky buggers?

Nara is a must visit for fans of Japanese history, Buddhist temples and.. Deer. Not just any ordinary deer but deer designated

True Story: Lost and Found in Japan – Buddha Edition

I cannot say it enough, Japan is an awesome country and I have returned from my recent trip with various stories to tell but m

Jamaipanese in Japan – Quick Update 4

The last few days has been crazy hectic, I have clocked up hundreds of miles traveling to various places such as Nara, Kyoto a