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Bansho-ji – Shogi Kisei Match

Bansho-ji 万松寺 Nagoya (名古屋) July 7, 2022 About Bansho-ji Bansho-ji is a very modern and flashy looking Buddhist temple that really fits in nicely with the surrounding arcades and electronics stores, but it’s roots are very old. It was built by the Oda family in 1540 and the funeral for the father of Oda Nobunaga, Oda Nobuhide, was held here. It now houses the mortuary tablets for the Oda family. It’s popular with goshuin fans because they have a lot of beautiful designs that change every month. My Visit/This Goshuin News about the shogi player pictured on this goshuin, Sota…

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Kogane Shrine – Gold

Gold goshuin for Kogane Shrine

Kogane Shrine 金神社 Gifu (岐阜市) March 21, 2022 About Kogane Shrine Originally established in the year 135AD during the 5th year of Emperor Seimu’s reign, people have come to Kogane Shrine to pray for financial success for a long time. It is also one of the three shrines that participate in the Gifu Matsuri, the other two being Inaba Shrine and Kashimori Shrine. My Visit to Kogane Shrine It has been a while since I last visited in 2018. I didn’t know about Premium Gold Day (プレミアム金デイー) at the time and got my goshuin on regular paper. Their special gold…

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Mizohata Shrine

Mizohata Shrine 溝端神社 Gifu (岐阜市) September 5, 2020 (Reiwa 2) About Mizohata Shrine Mizohata Shrine is a short walk northeast of Gifu and Meitetsu Gifu Stations and has a rather large park leading up to it. In addition to the usual mix of gods for safe travel, childbirth, safety, health, etc, it is also famous for aviation safety. My Visit I’d wanted to visit this shrine for a while because Dude is an aerospace engineer and also because I simply love airplanes. It is very close to the fabric and craft store, Otsukaya, so thankfully it’s easy to combine a…

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Mizohata Shrine – Mitsubishi X-2

Mizohata Shrine 溝端神社 Gifu (岐阜市) September 5, 2020 (Reiwa 2) About Mizohata Shrine Mizohata Shrine is a short walk northeast of Gifu and Meitetsu Gifu Stations and has a rather large park leading up to it. In addition to the usual mix of gods for safe travel, childbirth, safety, health, etc, it is also famous for aviation safety. My Visit I’d wanted to visit this shrine for a while because Dude is an aerospace engineer and also because I simply love airplanes. It is very close to the fabric and craft store, Otsukaya, so thankfully it’s easy to combine a…

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Mizohata Shrine – Hien

Mizohata Shrine 溝端神社 Gifu (岐阜市) September 5, 2020 (Reiwa 2) About Mizohata Shrine Mizohata Shrine is a short walk northeast of Gifu and Meitetsu Gifu Stations and has a rather large park leading up to it. In addition to the usual mix of gods for safe travel, childbirth, safety, health, etc, it is also famous for aviation safety. My Visit I’d wanted to visit this shrine for a while because Dude is an aerospace engineer and also because I simply love airplanes. It is very close to the fabric and craft store, Otsukaya, so thankfully it’s easy to combine a…

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Mizohata Shrine – Zero Fighter

Mizohata Shrine 溝端神社 Gifu (岐阜市) September 5, 2020 (Reiwa 2) About Mizohata Shrine Mizohata Shrine is a short walk northeast of Gifu and Meitetsu Gifu Stations and has a rather large park leading up to it. In addition to the usual mix of gods for safe travel, childbirth, safety, health, etc, it is also famous for aviation safety. My Visit I’d wanted to visit this shrine for a while because Dude is an aerospace engineer and also because I simply love airplanes. It is very close to the fabric and craft store, Otsukaya, so thankfully it’s easy to combine a…

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Matsumoto Castle – Toda Family Version

Matsumoto Castle 松本城 Gujo (郡上市) August 13, 2020 About Matsumoto Castle Like Inuyama Castle and Himeji Castle, Matsumoto Castle is one of only 12 remaining original castles still standing today. Unlike many castles where I live in Gifu, it was built on a plain instead of up on a hill or mountain. It sits surrounded by a moat, which reflects the castle beautifully. There are a few gojoin designs here. This one is the Toda family design. My Visit My husband and I came to get out of the house and enjoy some semi-outdoor activities during the pandemic. I still…

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Kotoku-ji – Enmei Jizo Goshuin (Tsumago Juku)

Kotoku-ji – 光徳寺Tsumago（妻籠） – August 13, 2020 Many people come to Japan for Kyoto to experience the old buildings and history of Japan, but one place I recommend visiting is the old post town, Tsumago Juku, that was one of many stops along the Nakasendo that connected Kyoto and Tokyo. The old style of the town is carefully preserved, so it feels as if you’ve stepped back in time to the Edo period of Japan. Kotoku-ji is a temple located in Tsumago. Me being me, I had to stop my husband when I saw the temple to see if we…

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Naegi Castle Ruins

Naegi Castle Ruins 苗木城跡 Nakatsugawa (中津川市) August 13, 2020 About Naegi Castle Ruins Looming on the north side of the Kiso River in Nakatsugawa, Naegi Castle once demanded an impressive view from atop Mt. Takamori. Its layout and use of the mountain’s natural stone as is make it quite unique among Japanese mountaintop castles. Also, according to records it was made out of red clay instead of the usual white. Unfortunately, the castle was torn apart and the materials sold to pay off debt during the Meiji period. The main struts that we see now are a reconstruction and there’s…

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Kotoku-ji – Yakushinyorai (Tsumago Juku)

Kotoku-ji – 光徳寺Tsumago（妻籠） – August 23, 2020   Many people come to Japan for Kyoto to experience the old buildings and history of Japan, but one place I recommend visiting is the old post town, Tsumago Juku, that was one of many stops along the Nakasendo that connected Kyoto and Tokyo. The old style of the town is carefully preserved, so it feels as if you’ve stepped back in time to the Edo period of Japan. Kotoku-ji is a temple located in Tsumago. Me being me, I had to stop my husband when I saw the temple to see if…

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