Is there anything Kitty can’t do? She can spiritually purify your house or room with salt now, so tell your ghost stories without fear of retribution!
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And that flash of light isn’t even the scariest part of the snapshot.
Stance that the sanctity of the sumo ring is tarnished by female presence extends all the way down to elementary school-age kids.
Video of the incident has critics saying sumo’s belief about women’s inherent impurities goes too far.
Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture is the scene of a curious natural phenomenon which results in ridges of ice erupting out of the frozen surface. Read More
While in Japan, you absolutely should visit Hiroshima’s Miyajima island, but while there, you definitely shouldn’t do this.
Chief priest cites popularity of miko heroine in anime hit Your Name for increased interest in traditional role.
A popular destination for those looking for love or trying to start a family, but you’ll want to check the tide schedule before you visit.
One shinto shrine is making news around Japan for dressing their miko in a garment many had never seen before.
The debate continues over whether plying a carp with booze is inhumane treatment of animals or a treasured part of Japan’s cultural heritage.
Priests struggling to humanely keep cat population under control, asking for visitors’ help.
The Kyoto shrine famous for thousands of vermilion torii gates will spirit you away to a mystical world of beauty this weekend at its famous annual night-time festival.
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