And indeed it is. It is the only shrine in Japan dedicated to Kio Gongen, a group of three gods said to be manifestations of the Buddha in the form of Shinto gods (for many centuries in Japan Buddhism ...

The community of Ohara Beach in Japan come together to please the millions of gods that exist in Japan’s indigenous religion, Shinto. During this extraordinary festival, crowds throw shrines ...

She also visited a shrine dedicated to the god of education before college exams. On a recent weekend at Onoterusaki Jinja, a 9th century Tokyo shrine that is part of a broader Shinto history ...

In ancient Japan, farmers took a day off to honor the gods under cherry blossoms. This tradition, called Hanami, is rooted in Shinto rituals. Today, millions visit parks to see the ephemeral ...

Okayama Prefecture is a magical place where ancient myths live on. Shinto shrines venerate unique gods and Buddhist temples feature rare rituals. Kanoa, from Hawaii, explores the eastern side of ...