but it was Taira no Kiyomori (1118-1181), a general of the Heian Period (794-1185), who gets the credit for playing a significant role in making Itsukushima shrine what it is today. Miyajima is ...

A global symbol of the importance of peace, Hiroshima is a vibrant commercial and culinary centre on the delta of the Ota River, shaped by the river’s six channels and knitted together by bridges. The ...

A string of traditionally popular places, the ‘Golden Route’ has long been a favorite for Japan’s visitors – but now it’s ...

Most visitors hit the "golden triangle" of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto on Honshu's east coast. Here's why the regions of Chugoku and Shikoku shouldn't be overlooked, and everything you should see during ...

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The leaders of the Group of Seven have wrapped up the first day of their summit talks in Hiroshima. They traveled to Miyajima Island, just outside of Hiroshima City on Friday evening. The island ...

Itsukushima Shrine, on the island of Miyajima, is famous for its floating torii, which appear to float on the water at high ...

HATSUKAICHI, Hiroshima Prefecture--Visitors to Miyajima island here will face a ... The island is home to the famed Itsukushimajinja shrine, which is a World Heritage site and a popular spot ...