Hit Your Lucky Streak at Kaichu Inari: The Shrine of Surefire Success
Unlock success at Kaichu Inari Shrine: a slice of Edo history in modern Tokyo. Join festivals, experience traditions, and aim for your goals.
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The Meguro Parasitological Museum: Exploring Tokyo’s Weird Wonder
Dive into the bizarre world of the Meguro Parasitological Museum in Tokyo. Perfect for adventurous travelers seeking the unusual in Japan’s vibrant capital.
Japan’s Most Extravagant Restroom: The 100 Million Yen Toilet of Hotel Gajoen
Discover Tokyo’s ultimate extravagance: Hotel Gajoen’s 100 million yen toilet, an artful fusion of comfort and splendor.
Makeup Jizo: The Buddhist Statue that Can Make Your Skin Pretty (Allegedly)
Apply baby powder to this statue and your skin problems might just go away.
Irugi Shrine: Push Out Bad Luck with Special Prayer Plaques
At a glance, Irugi Shrine is just like any other. Yet one thing sets it apart: it has votive plaques…
Inari Kio: A Shrine to the Demon King?
This shrine in Shinjuku has “demon king” on its name plate, but nobody really knows why. What secrets does Inari Kio hold?
Yoshiwara Today: Remnants of Tokyo’s Red-Light District
Behind the fame and allure of Yoshiwara is a tragic past built on the slavery of women. Here’s what it looks like today.
Kadota Inari: A Shrine of Curses?
As a shrine for cutting ties, Kadota Inari is said to be Japan’s scariest; I, however, found it to be among the saddest I’ve ever seen.
Okutama Industrial Hikawa Plant: Factory in the Woods
Okutama is known for its lush nature, which is why the sight of a run-down factory with mountains in the…
The Strangest (and therefore the Best) Parking Lot in Japan
What would you do if you came across a bunch of peculiar statues while out in the country side? A. Run away; B. Investigate; or C. Have an hour-long photo session?
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