A Japanese-style hotel offers a traditional Kaiseki dinner. Example of a Traditional Dinner (Kaiseki Course)     Dining at a Japanese-style hotel is the ultimate authentic Japanese culinary experience. It is more than just a meal; it is a traditional art form known as ‘Kaiseki.’ The harmony between the exquisite ceramics and the colorful seasonal food is truly breathtaking. Experience our dedicated ‘Omotenashi’ hospitality through a personalized dining service featuring an elegant Kaiseki dinner.   February 17, 2026

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  A group of 26 Christians was arrested in Kyoto, consisting of 20 Japanese, four Spaniards, one Mexican, and one Portuguese. They were forced to walk barefoot to Nagasaki, a journey that lasted about a month. On February 5, 1597, all 26 arrived at Nishizaka, where they were tied to crosses and martyred.    Speaking from the Cross, Paul Miki said: To all of you who are here, please listen to me. I did not come from the Philippines; I am Japanese by birth, and a brother of the Society of Jesus. I have committed no crime. The only reason I am being put to death is that I have taught the doctrine of our Lord, Jesus Christ. I am truly happy to die for such a cause, and I see my death as a great blessing from the Lord. In these final moments, when you can be certain that I would not try to deceive you, I want to emphasize and make it unmistakably clear: there is no path to salvation other than the Christian way. The Christian law commands that we forgive our enemies and those who have wronged us. Therefore, I declare here that I forgive Taikosama (Hideyoshi).   My only wish is that all the Japanese people would become Christians.” (From Luis Frois’s Martyrs Records, 1597)  

26 Saints were the first martyrs in Japa…の続きを読む