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Visiting a shrine is an enriching experience to have in Japan, but there's one shrine etiquette rule that too many tourists ...
Why are there Buddhas hidden in some Shinto shrines? Why do temples and shrines often share the same grounds? These sacred spaces have a compelling history.
The Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America, the largest Shinto shrine on the U.S. mainland, is hidden away on 25 acres outside Granite Falls. Which, at first, seems a little strange.
When exploring Kyoto, head to an iconic neighborhood in the heart of the city, boasting iconic art museums and a Shinto shrine filled with bunny relics.
Resurrecting Westerville’s Shinto Shrine The shrine was moved into storage for the past two decades. The plan is to incorporate some of the preserved pieces into the new shrine, wherever it is ...
Interested visitors, Thai and Japanese, are invited to worship at the Shinto Shrine Si Racha at the Semi-Outdoor zone, 1st floor of Central Si Racha in Chon Buri.
Hundreds of ornate dolls will soon adorn the steps of a Shinto shrine near the U.S. Army’s headquarters in Japan. Army Community Service at Camp Zama is hosting a walking tour of decorations for ...
SUZU, Ishikawa Prefecture--Despite the absence of the event’s usual crowd, a Shinto shrine here held its first festival on March 25 since the Noto Peninsula earthquake destroyed its main hall.
The shrine was established in 1920 (AFP/Getty) Torii gates are often found at the entrance to Shinto shrines that symbolize the transition from the everyday world to the sacred.
Figurines of the Japanese sun goddess Amaterasu Okami were allowed into the shrine for a cultural event last year, attracting throngs of visitors to see the Shinto decorations and practices.