Located deep in the mountains of Gifu prefecture lies the secluded Taki Shrine. With moss-covered grounds and a sacred waterfall, it is surrounded by nature....
Hidden in a valley south of Toyama prefecture, just a 30-minute drive from the main city area, lies a village that is not populated...
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Norm Nakamura is arguably the most famous non-Japanese shamisen player in Japan, or even in the world. He is the only foreign apprentice of...