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    IZUMO and YAMATO exhibition in Tokyo
    Akiko Murakami
    • Jan 30, 2020

    IZUMO and YAMATO exhibition in Tokyo

    This year, 2020 commemorates the 1300th anniversary year of publishing NIHONSHOKI, or "The Chronicles of Japan (720)". It was a national...
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    Somen noodle, another YAMATO's speciality.
    Akiko
    • Dec 27, 2019

    Somen noodle, another YAMATO's speciality.

    Autumn to Winter style in hot soup Autumn to Winter style in hot broth Nagashi Somen (swiming/ Very rare experience! <B> From Spiring...
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    "KOJIKI", manga versions are getting popular
    Akiko
    • Nov 23, 2019

    "KOJIKI", manga versions are getting popular

    I found it very interesting, manga version of "KOJIKI", the oldest literary work in Japan about early chronicle of myths, legends, songs,...
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    my simple hope for the world peace..
    Akiko
    • Oct 30, 2019

    my simple hope for the world peace..

    from Hasedera Temple official site: Thinking about the Japanese history, as far as I know, Japan was united by military forces at least...
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    A full day YAMATO tour with Caitilin.
    Akiko
    • Sep 25, 2019

    A full day YAMATO tour with Caitilin.

    A full-day tour in YAMATO, Nara with Caitilin from Australia. 🌲 She finished her Yoga retreat in Hokkaido and came down all the way to...
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    About my tours on a monthly magazine「 ならら(NARARA)」
    Akiko
    • Aug 31, 2019

    About my tours on a monthly magazine「 ならら(NARARA)」

    Monthly magazines, "Narara" issue August, 2019 Special feature: "Regeneration" -water of life- I wrote a short report about my Yamato...
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    International friends living in Japan vol.1
    Akiko
    • Aug 27, 2019

    International friends living in Japan vol.1

    Any encounters with unique people enrich our lives. Isn't it so true for anyone? Since I have started to talk about "spiritual" aspect of...
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    Kimi no Na wa,
    Akiko
    • Jul 18, 2019

    Kimi no Na wa,

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2GujJZfXpg Do you know a rather new anime director, Makoto Shinkai? He made a beautiful movie titled...
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    Heisei era last day!
    Akiko
    • Apr 30, 2019

    Heisei era last day!

    I just want to share some beautiful photos of the cherry blossoms I took this April. Today is the last day of "Heisei" (平成)era. The...
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    Owarai Shinji (Laughter Ritual) at Hiraoka-jinja Shrine on the Year-end party day. vol.1
    Akiko
    • Dec 30, 2018

    Owarai Shinji (Laughter Ritual) at Hiraoka-jinja Shrine on the Year-end party day. vol.1

    December is the season for the Japanese to enjoy gathering, eating (drinking), chatting over the passed year with friends, business...
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    Owarai Shinji (Laughter Ritual) vol.2
    Akiko
    • Dec 26, 2018

    Owarai Shinji (Laughter Ritual) vol.2

    Here are some nice photos I took at Hiraoka jinja Shrine 2018. (Top: Laughing contest! ) Warai Shinji , the laughter is held on Dec....
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    Asia Art Tours × Yamato spirit tours
    Akiko
    • Sep 20, 2018

    Asia Art Tours × Yamato spirit tours

    Asia Art Tours (https://asiaarttours.com) is created by Matthew, originally from US, living in Taiwan. He created this tour company to...
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    Two days with Suzann
    Akiko
    • Jul 25, 2018

    Two days with Suzann

    I had such a good time with Suzann from Quebec, Canada touring around Nara for 2 and half days. It started with a sudden Facebook...
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    This year's new baby deer at Rokuen
    Akiko
    • Jun 20, 2018

    This year's new baby deer at Rokuen

    After the World War II, the number of deer in Nara park decreased to as low as 80. However, thanks to the great efforts of the Nara Deer...
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    Kasuga grand Shrine and wisteria
    Akiko
    • Apr 27, 2018

    Kasuga grand Shrine and wisteria

    Kasuga grand Shrine is located at the foot of Mt. Mikasa with a history of 1250 years. Walking around the Kasuga Shrine complex, along...
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    UME, Japanese plum blossom is the sign of Spring
    Akiko
    • Mar 18, 2018

    UME, Japanese plum blossom is the sign of Spring

    February is the coldest season in Japan, and yes it sometimes snows. This year, we had unexpectedly large amount of snow fall in many...
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    Photos during the tours
    Akiko
    • Feb 12, 2018

    Photos during the tours

    ​ Here are some photos taken during the tours in Nara and Kyoto. Some photos are from 2016, as I made this website in April 2017. I...
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    Quin's Shinto awakening and Misogi
    Akiko
    • Jan 13, 2018

    Quin's Shinto awakening and Misogi

    ​Last November, I encountered Quin, on a way back from a book launch event in Kyoto about Zen Garden by Professor John Dougill. We had...
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    "MISOGI", the first step to going back to your true Self
    Akiko
    • Jan 13, 2018

    "MISOGI", the first step to going back to your true Self

    Waterfall of priest KUYA(空也の滝) Can you imagine yourself standing under this waterfall ----(in winter)? Such a training actually take...
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    Happy new year 2018!!
    Akiko
    • Jan 12, 2018

    Happy new year 2018!!

    On Dec. 31st, I visited Ohmiwa Shrine during daytime to greet and express my gratitude for the past year 2017. (well, usually people pay...
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