A tearoom with one flower and the sound of boiling water can recall the feeling of being deep in nature.” This sensibility is rooted in the concept of shichu no sankyo – dwelling in the mountain ...

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The tower in Ginza was eventually deemed too expensive to repair. It was torn down in 2022 and will be replaced by a luxury ...

Explore San'in region of Shimane and Tottori—uncover a side of Japan that feels ancient, mysterious and spiritual.

Christianity Today interviews Yoichi Yamaguchi, director of the International Mission Center at Tokyo Christian University, on the beginnings of a Christian movement that sought to meld Shinto with ...

Visiting a Shinto shrine requires more than quiet admiration—it calls for an understanding of its rituals, from purifying hands to offering prayers. Observing these customs offers a glimpse into Japan ...

AI remains a divisive technology, especially on social media, and any company that attempts to use it in its promotions risks considerable blowback. A Shinto shrine, however, wouldn’t seem as ...

AIA25 is more than just a conference; it’s an invitation to inspiration. Anchored by four days of inspiring keynotes, industry-best continuing education, dynamic networking, immersive tours, ...

At the Gou Jinja Shinto Shrine, fans of Japanese figures skaters are praying for their victory at the PyeongChang Olympics. In Japan, it is tradition to pray for athletes, “sporting gods”, ahead of ...

A real-life shrine from Ghost of Tsushima announced it is issuing a ban on tourists. Specifically, the Watazumi Shrine located on Japan’s Tsushima Island will only allow access to those using the ...

One can’t ignore that Ghost of Tsushima made this shrine famous. At long last, a Japanese shrine has banned foreigners after what they claim to be an incredible disrespect. And this shrine is related ...