Picture: Mr. Tomotsugu Konishi (88 years old) and Mrs. Konishi Across rural Japan, many farming communities are facing a common challenge. As the population ages...
Wazuka, Kyoto (Places to visit)
In Yubune, a small farming village surrounded by forests and quiet valleys, the soil is rich and the air is clear. For generations, families lived...
Nestled between tea plantations, Zenji Shoten is a temple located in Kizugawa that belongs to the Daigo sect of Shingon Buddhism. As the...
This tranquil Buddhist temple located in Kizugawa-shi is approximately 20 minutes by car from Wazuka-cho. The name 浄瑠璃寺 (Joruri-ji) is said to have originated from...
Located in Ujitawara, which is approximately 15 to 20 minutes away from Wazuka, Shouji-in was constructed approximately 800 years ago. This temple belongs to the...
Kaijusen-ji Temple is considered a one of Japan's National Treasures and a must-visit for those travelling in this area. The drive to temple, which is...
