By LISA VOGT/ Special to Asahi Weekly
March 19, 2024 at 08:00 JST
The red corridors of Kasuga Taisha shrine are lined with hanging lanterns, which are illuminated during the twice-yearly Mantoro festival. The shrine is truly a cultural treasure of the ancient capital of Nara. (Photo by Lisa Vogt)
That gorgeous color! Upon seeing Kasuga Taisha shrine for the first time, what jumps out, I believe, is that trademark brilliant vermilion: the cloisters, railings, pillars, gates--all dashing "shuiro" next to clean chalk-white walls. [Read More]
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