A ceremony praying for rain was held on August 2 at Tamanoike Shrine in the city of Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture, where rice ...

There will be nobody left to pass on this sad and painful experience in 10 years or 20 years,” said Minoru Suzuto, a ...

After discovering that his ancestors had been among those killed in the bombing of Hiroshima, photographer Will Matsuda ...

Have you ever stumbled upon a place so enchanting that it leaves an indelible mark on your soul, whispering to you in the ...

Konami's new Silent Hill f goes to 1960s Japan, and that's not the only exciting change for the survival horror franchise.

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 ...

Hundreds of residents gathered at Kurihama beach outside Tokyo over the weekend to pray for marine safety in a summer ...

Coordinators for international relations from around the world are responsible for international exchange activities across Japan. In this series, the ...

Japan’s spirituality is deeply connected to nature, tradition, and quiet reverence. Among the most iconic cultural sites are its many shrines. These sacred places are not just tourist stops. They ...

The controversial Tokyo shrine’s wide stone path, normally reserved for quiet prayers and camera-clicking tourists, transforms into a place of spectacle and celebration.