Overview
In this week's journeys in japan, we visit the Toyokawa Inari in Aichi Prefecture, one of the largest Inari temples in Japan. Many of temples and shrines are protected by special guardian deities which is foxes. The animals are also believed to be messengers of the gods. Such temples and shrines are called Inari. (Excerpt)
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1 - 1Fukuoka City, Fukuoka: Rediscovering Asia in Fukuoka February 02, 2010 -
1 - 2Toyama City, Toyama March 02, 2010
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1 - 3Furano, Hokkaido: Traversing Snowy Furano by Dog Sled March 30, 2010
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1 - 4Naoshima, Kagawa: Island of Art April 06, 2010
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1 - 5Kamakura, Kanagawa: Discovering Japan's Samurai Spirit April 13, 2010
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1 - 6Tsukuba, Ibaraki: A City with State-of-the-Art Technology April 20, 2010
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1 - 7Oshino Village, Yamanashi: Living Close to Mt. Fuji April 27, 2010
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1 - 8Tottori Sand Dunes, Tottori: Land of Majestic Dunes May 11, 2010
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1 - 10Toyokawa, Aichi May 25, 2010
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1 - 11Himeji, Hyogo June 01, 2010
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1 - 12Naruto, Tokushima June 15, 2010
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1 - 15Geo-Touring in Kyushu July 06, 2010
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1 - 16Mino City, Gifu July 13, 2010
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1 - 17Minabe, Wakayama: Town of Forests and Orchards July 20, 2010
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1 - 19Nara, Nara: Nara Heijokyo, Celebrating 1300 Years of Culture August 03, 2010
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1 - 20Spring & Summer 2010 Highlights September 07, 2010
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1 - 21Sekita Mountain Range, Nagano/Niigata: Into the Wild Long Trail in Satoyama September 14, 2010
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1 - 22Uchiko, Ehime: A Town Built Upon the Thoughts of Its People September 21, 2010
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1 - 23Ashikaga City, Tochigi September 28, 2010
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1 - 24Karatsu, Saga: Karatsu with an Homage to Jacques Mayo October 05, 2010
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1 - 25Izu-Oshima, Tokyo: Island of Marathon Dreams October 12, 2010
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1 - 26Hita City, Oita October 19, 2010
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1 - 27Aizu, Fukushima: A Taste of Tradition and Scenic Charm October 26, 2010
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1 - 30Kure, Hiroshima: Gourmet Life in A Port City November 16, 2010
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1 - 32Iya Valley, Tokushima: Exploring the Remote Iya Valley November 30, 2010
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1 - 33Yakushima, Kagoshima: Enchanting Yakushima December 07, 2010
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1 - 34Kanazawa City, Ishikawa: City of Gold Leaf December 14, 2010
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1 - 35Koyasan, Wakayama: A Temple Stay to Recharge December 21, 2010