Akabane Hachiman Shrine has a very long history, having been founded roughly 1,225 years ago. The key figure in its creation was Sakanoue no Tamuramaro, a samurai general and later shogun during the ...

As one of the most sacred sites in Japan, Kirishima Jingu shrine is particularly revered ... the inn will prepare special purifying salt so you can cleanse your mind and body before visiting the ...

In Japan, the end of the year is a time when many people visit shrines to give thanks for the past year and pray ...

Hayashi made the comment after the Japanese news agency said the previous day it mistakenly reported that Ikuina, also a member of the House of Councilors, visited the Shinto shrine on Aug.