Narrator: Walking the streets of Japan, you'll notice that almost every ... an artisan from Gujo Hachiman. Story goes, he made an omelet out of wax that was so realistic his wife couldn't tell ...

Over 800 years ago, Kamakura flourished as Japan’s shogunal capital ... The area was also associated with Hachiman, the patron god of warriors considered by the Minamoto clan as its protector ...

Gujo-Hachiman is famous for its ayu sweetfish, some of the tastiest in Japan. The traditional fishing method here, dating to the Edo period (1603-1868), is named yana after the bamboo platform ...

Japan comes alive with matsuri, festivals that celebrate local culture and traditions throughout the country. From the icy ...

Found in one of Japan’s heaviest snowfall areas ... Day two, depart Gero Onsen and travel to Gujo Hachiman, a castle town ...

Hachiman is as no-nonsense as they come. A grizzled veteran of the squared circle, the world-traveled Superstar has racked up championships around the globe in an impressive decade-plus career ...

“From my experience of traveling around the world, I took a growing interest in Japanese culture, and I have also frequented Hachiman Kamado Jinja,” Kishimoto said. “I want to give shape to ...