Akiko Murakami
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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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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Akiko
- Jul 26, 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...
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...
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...
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...
Akiko
- Feb 13, 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...
Akiko
- Jan 14, 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...
Akiko
- Jan 14, 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...
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...