Nestled in the Nagano Prefecture, Togakushi Shrine is a serene and sacred destination. It lies at the foot of the majestic ...

Yoruichi joined the fight in the finale of Part 3, revealing an interesting new aspect of her Shunkō: the Raijin Senkei. How ...

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 ...

From the man-eating Yamata no Orochi to slithering gods, snakes have been a part of Japan’s culture and belief system since ancient times. An expert on Japanese mythology looks at how serpents ...

Later, it turned into an annual Shinto festival to welcome and bid farewell to gods and goddesses, according to the Kyoto city office. It has grown over the centuries to be one of the biggest, most ...

In the wee hours of Wednesday, New Year's Day worshippers packed the grounds of Meiji Jingu, a major Shinto shrine in central Tokyo, praying that good luck will come their way in 2025. They began ...

There are many positive moral values promoting family, humility, generosity, and compassion. However, the main character, Hirayama, visits a Buddhist or Shinto temple. Also, with all the reading he ...

Living in Hawaii, the traditions of the local people are so ingrained in many homes and you don’t need to be Japanese to practice many of the customs associated with the New Year.

Located on the southern side of Ueno Park, Shinobazu no Ike Bentendo Shrine is an homage to several famous Shinto landmarks near Kyoto and around Lake Biwa. Dedicated to Benzaiten, one of the Seven ...

Looking at the ancient Roman religion, you’ll find a rich and diverse collection of gods and goddesses. Peer a little closer and you’ll realise that the pantheon has more than a glancing resemblance ...

The tradition began as part of the Shinto religion to honor the sun goddess Amaterasu. Japanese people believe that other New Year gods, called "toshigami," appear at the first sunrise to bring ...