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Night Photography from Mt. Saido

An evening hike through bamboo groves, cedar trees, and the occasional spider web to the summit of Mt. Saido, once home to Saidoyama Castle, a Warring States Period (1467-1600) fortification that served as a lookout for enemy fleets attempting to invade Wakasa Bay.

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Houze Matsuri

The Life Release Festival (放生祭), also known as fangsheng in Chinese and Houze or Hōjō-e in Japanese, being performed on Torii-hama Beach, Takahama. The festival has its origins in ancient Buddhist teachings that emphasize compassion for living beings.

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Monthly Wada Beach Clean

The Monthly Wada Beach Clean. A great opportunity to re-light that volunteer spirit and contribute to the safety and cleanliness of one of Takahama's most beloved beaches.

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