Called torii, these gateways aren't mere decoration. In the Shinto religion , they symbolize the transition from the mundane to the sacred. They mark the entrance into a shrine.

Atmosphere Shinto shrines Entrance to a shrine ©. A shrine (jinja) is a sacred place where kami live, and which show the power and nature of the kami.It's conventional in Japan to refer to Shinto ...

When displayed near a Shinto shrine, such barrels are called kazaridaru, which means "decoration barrels." As you surmised, the barrels on display are empty, at least in physical terms.

In many places, Shinto and Buddhism, with their associated structures, shrines and temples respectively, share the same sacred grounds. Today, there are about 80,000 shrines and 77,000 temples in ...

At a Shinto Shrine, A Cycle of Renewal. Every 20 Years, Monument Is Rebuilt. February 20, 2005. By Joseph Coleman.

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 ...

The Meiji Jingu Shinto Shrine is a place filled with serene energy. Skip to main content. Open Main Menu Navigation. Open Search Mostly Clear icon. 63 ...

Shinto festivals - Matsuri Kanda Myojin shrine, Tokyo ©. The word matsuri can refer to any occasion for offering thanks and praise to a deity at a shrine. It comes from a word meaning 'to ...

Atmosphere Shinto shrines Entrance to a shrine ©. A shrine (jinja) is a sacred place where kami live, and which show the power and nature of the kami.It's conventional in Japan to refer to Shinto ...