The topic of temple stays in Japan is more nuanced than it might seem on the surface.
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The Truth About Koyasan Temple Stays
Let’s just say that the monk who mans the check-in counter at Hongaku-in temple was not pleased when Suguru and I arrived after sunset.
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The Snow Country Singularity
Once you start enjoying yourself, details become less important than direction, execution less essential than emotion.
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Japan’s Most Perfect Pilgrimage
I’m not interested in telling you what your journey should mean—I just want to make it easy for you to take!
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Death and the Holy Mountain
Death takes many forms, but no prisoners.
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