The sleeping mat has to get folded up before it gets put away, but who should do the folding?
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Urashima Taro spent centuries at the sea dragon’s palace at the bottom of the ocean, but this Nagano temple says it’s where the story ends.
The historical reason this shrine in the heart of the city is becoming a must-visit for idol fans.
Does this mean the priest’s purification ritual has placated the beast? Or is it an omen of something else to come?
Japanese raccoon dogs are known for their large…ahem, appendages. But which one is the largest of them all?
Katana was gifted to shrine by samurai lord two centuries ago, but has been missing for decades.