Mountain passes, village boundaries, and crossroads are thought of as transitional places. These often carry a sense of danger, so placing and caring for monuments can also be thought of as a way to provide care and protection
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It is possible to get around by train and bus, but it depends on what kind of experience you’re looking for.
Izu Peninsula Without a Car Read More »
Izu’s Cherry Blossom Paradise: From Autumn to Spring Autumn & Early Winter (Oct-Dec) Japan is renowned for its cherry blossoms, which traditionally bloom for a few fleeting days in spring – a brief spectacle symbolizing the impermanence of life. The iconic variety bursts into delicate white-pink bloom around late March, only to have its petals
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Watching smoke rise from the tebiyama furnace, seeing blocks of fish slowly transformed by fire and time, you gain a rare insight into the foundation of Japanese cooking.
The Izu Peninsula’s Mt. Omuro is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Japan’s Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.
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