Blessed Wearable Blankets all receive prayers that wearers will pass their entrance exams.
shinto
Dramatic coastline has a dramatic reason for sharing its name with a priest from the Heian period.
Nara’s deer are believed to be messengers of the gods, but they might be losing part of their protected status.
Loincloths at least, gentlemen, says shrine in change of policy in how to ask the gods for a good harvest and plenty of fish.
The site of Ieyasu’s grave also has an amazing hidden-gem museum that far too many visitors skip.
Our reporter makes a long journey in the hope that some divine intervention will help her score tickets to her favorite idols’ concert this year.
Horses that make it to the top are seen as signs of good harvest, but those that don’t may die.
Many hope he finds a different way to express his feelings about the Russian president, though.
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?
Yasui Konpiragu worked its magic, but for once, not in the terrifying way it usually does.