While judo and karate are the most popular martial arts to practise outside of Japan, sumo is probably the martial…
Small amulets called 'omamori' are sold at most shrines and temples in Japan. What is the meaning of this custom?
Japan has two main religions, Shinto and Buddhism. Although many people claim to have no particular belief, most participate in…
For the spectacular Mitama Festival, the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo is decorated with more than 30,000 traditional Japanese lanterns, running…
The Kumano Shrine in popular tourist destination Kawagoe has three activities that aim to bring the visitor closer to the…
Known worldwide for its more than 10,000 torii gates in a row, the Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine attracts around 3…
The shrine of Kitano Tenmangu was built in the 10th century by the emperor of the time in honor of…
The Heian Jingu shrine was instituted in 1895 to commemorate the 1,100-year anniversary of the return of the capital to…
Kasuga Taisha Shrine was founded in the 8th century by the Fujiwara family and used to be completely rebuilt every…
Chrysanthemums first came to Japan from China in the fifth century. Chrysanthemum cultivation began in Japan during the Nara and…
Amaterasu is the incarnate goddess as the Sun that governs the Universe and the main deity of Japanese Shinto. It…
The Kumano Kodo is an impressive pilgrimage route in the Kii Mountains with a total length of around 1000km. The…
Izumo Taisha locates in the east of Shimane is dedicated to the Shinto God Okuninushi-no-Mikoto. This shrine is regarded as…
The Suwa shrine in Nagasaki was founded in 1614 as a way to expel the Christian faith from the region.…
One of the most impressive and curious places in Nagasaki is the Sanno Shrine because the main torii (gateway to…
This tranquil shrine is located near tourist hot spots but is not often visited by tourists. That makes the Imamiya…
Shinto shrine "Sumiyoshi Taisha" was founded in 211, making it one of the oldest shrines in all of Japan. It…
One of the oldest shrines in Kyoto is located in the famous Gion district in Kyoto. The Yasaka Shrine stands…
Shinto means worshiping ancestors as guardians of the family, and it also symbolizes showing respect for the kami, who reside…
While planning a trip to Kyoto, it can be difficult to make the decision to choose where to go if…