Shinto is the native religious tradition of Japan. I think it's easy to see visual signs of it throughout Japan, from the shrines (jinja) to the gates (torii). But what I was interested in finding out ...

Shinto is Japan’s indigenous spiritual tradition, but unlike most religions, it has no single founder, sacred text, or strict doctrines. Instead, it revolves around the veneration of Kami—divine ...

to the Meiji Restoration (mid- to late 19th century), Kasugataisha Shrine and Kohfukuji Temple were closely linked through the practice of Shinbutsu-shugo, the syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism.

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Instead, Ishiba plans to make a ritual "masakaki" tree offering to the Shinto shrine as he did during its autumn festival in October. The spring festival is scheduled for Monday through Wednesday.

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3. “Be Respectful!” Visiting Shrines and Temples Shinto shrines and temples are so photogenic, most people can't help but want to take a photo. However, remember that these are not sightseeing spots, ...

Kondo, who is Japanese, says her upbringing and work in Japan has influenced her approach to travel. “I used to work part time at a Shinto shrine. We would greet the shrine every time we entered its ...

he Kumano Hongu Shrine Spring Festival, held every year from April 13 to 15, is one of the most important Shinto events in Wakayama Prefecture. It takes place at Kumano Hongu Shrine, one of the Three ...