Ise Shrine is rebuilt every 20 years to refresh sacred energy, preserve ancient craftsmanship, and honor Amaterasu while ...

Hofu Tenmangu, founded in the year 904, is the oldest of three large shrines in Japan dedicated to the scholar Sugawara no ...

Mikami Shrine, near Kyoto's bamboo forest, is dedicated to hair, attracting visitors for blessings on hair growth and fall. The unique ritual involves cutting a strand of hair and offering prayers for ...

Dozens of worshipers took a deep breath and a brave plunge into icy waters at a Tokyo shrine Sunday, keeping afloat a New ...

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will host a summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday to ensure ...

People have soaked in frigid water at a shrine in western Japan to pray for good health in the New Year. Our site uses ...

The Japanese are known for living a well-structured and disciplined life. Here’s a list of five etiquette practices they ...

Braving frigid waters, about 30 half-naked men carried a portable Shinto shrine into the sea on Tuesday as part of an annual ...

As one of the world's biggest cities, Tokyo may seem daunting to first-time visitors, but these neighborhoods make it easy to ...

About three years ago, I published an article titled, "Why Japan is not an acceptable military ally." My criticism was ...

Japan's shrine culture holds secrets that even frequent visitors rarely discover. Behind the serene torii gates and ...

The annual ritual of Iwato Nage was held at Amano Iwato Shrine in the town of Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture, on Dec. 22.