On New Year’s Day especially, prayers pile up at Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples throughout Japan. Written on wooden plaques, called ema, these wishes float to the heavens. “Find me. Love ...

Why do temples and shrines often share the same grounds? ... there are about 80,000 shrines and 77,000 temples in the country. As travel to Japan surpasses pre-pandemic levels, ... symbols, and ...

The Japanese temple bell was originally supposed to be melted down for ammunition during World War II but instead became a symbol of peace To stream 11Alive on your phone, you need the 11Alive app ...

According to the temple, Katsuo-ji became known as the “Daruma temple” about 100 years ago, around the same time the site began selling the dolls — a lucky talisman in Japan and a symbol of ...

According to the temple, Katsuo-ji became known as the “Daruma temple” about 100 years ago, around the same time the site began selling the dolls — a lucky talisman in Japan and a symbol of ...