The “Honjin Tanuki Daimyo Shrine,” also affectionately known as the Tanuki Shrine, was inaugurated during the 100th Anniversary Festival of Tanukikoji. It was established on August 11, 1973, in the fourth block of Tanukikoji, specifically in the Eighth Building (now known as Allsheville). This shrine has become a gathering place for various individuals over the … Read more
In July 1870, the Otani sect of the Shinshu sect (Higashi Honganji Temple) embarked on a significant journey to Hokkaido. Led by the young Gennyo Shonin, who was only 19 at the time, and accompanied by over 100 followers, they initiated the reclamation and spread of their religion. This movement was deeply intertwined with the … Read more
“Sapporo Gokoku Shrine” is a historic site established in 1879 to honor the souls of the Tondenhei soldiers who fell during the Seinan War in 1877. Over the years, it has become a sanctuary for the spirits of those who sacrificed themselves for the country. I invite you to experience the tranquility of “Shoutokuen”, a … Read more
Naritasan Shineiji Temple is the Sapporo branch of the Naritasan Shinshoji Temple located in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture. The temple was established during the Meiji era. Following the formation of the Hokkaido Development Commission in 1869, numerous individuals from Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu moved to Hokkaido to cultivate new lands. Historical records indicate the immense … Read more
