Yumi AraoHave you ever wondered why sacred ropes, called shimenawa, are tightly wrapped around certain trees when you visit shrines in Japan? These trees, known as goshinboku, are found throughout Japan and play significant roles in culture and spiritual...
Misato NotoTraveling with a reusable water bottle is becoming more and more common as a way to limit single-use plastic waste. Kyoto city, which is a popular tourist destination, will attempt to accelerate the growth of this trend. It announced that it will...
