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Things to do in Japan span from exploring the thousands of vermilion torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha to admiring the shimmering gold leaf of Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto. In Tokyo, Senso-ji offers a deep dive into historic Asakusa, while the Tokyo Skytree provides panoramic city views at 634 meters high.
1. Itsukushima Shrine (Miyajima, Hatsukaichi)
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See a torii rising from the sea at high tide. Walk out at low tide for reflections and live Heian court music.
Quick facts: Tidal swings turn the approach into a watery stage twice a day, making the torii appear to float at high tide and walkable at low tide. A UNESCO World Heritage site with vermilion-lacquered halls perched on cedar stilts, the complex still echoes with ritual boat processions and shrine music.
Highlights: At high tide the main torii, standing about 16 meters tall, seems to hover like a framed painting over the bay, glowing orange at sunset. Locals continue to celebrate Kangen-sai, a Heian-period boat music festival where lacquered boats carry gagaku musicians under lantern light.
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Traditional Sweet Dishes
Mochi
Mochi is made by pounding glutinous rice until it becomes a smooth, elastic mass, and the communal mochitsuki ceremony at New Year brings neighbors together to pound and shape it.
Wagashi
Wagashi are delicate confections crafted to reflect the season, their designs often mimic flowers, leaves and landscapes to complement tea ceremonies and moments of mindfulness.
Dorayaki
Dorayaki pairs two fluffy pancakes with sweet red bean paste, and its name 'dora' means gong after a legend that batter was once cooked on a discarded gong.
Traditional Savory Dishes
Sushi
Sushi began as a method to preserve fish in fermented rice, and the hand-pressed nigiri style was invented in Edo in the early 19th century as fast street food.
Ramen
Ramen arrived from China and evolved into dozens of regional broths and noodle styles, and slurping loudly is both polite and helps bring the aroma to your nose.
Okonomiyaki
Okonomiyaki literally means 'grill what you like', it is a customizable savory pancake that people often cook together on communal griddles in Osaka and Hiroshima.
Traditional Beverages
Green tea
Green tea, especially powdered matcha used in tea ceremonies, contains L-theanine and caffeine that together promote calm alertness, and it became central to Zen practices.
Sake
Sake is brewed with koji mold that converts rice starch into sugar, and it has been used in Shinto rituals for centuries as a sacred offering and celebratory drink.
Shochu
Shochu is a distilled spirit often around 25 percent alcohol by volume, and it can be made from ingredients like sweet potato, barley or rice giving each region a distinctive flavor.
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