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Real-life bunnies, bunny statues, bunny amulets, bunny mythology–make this year truly the Year of the Rabbit, through travel!
Heartfelt advice for those hoping to visit the World Heritage site before the end of the year.
The way it looks, sounds, and smells all have people paying attention to this amazing display of the force of nature.
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?
Katana was gifted to shrine by samurai lord two centuries ago, but has been missing for decades.
Special religious ceremony adds the essence of Japanese love deities to chain’s heart-shaped pizzas.
We set out to dispel rumours about the shrine’s mysterious power…but it ends up biting us in the butt.
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Heading to a Shinto shrine soon? You might not want to read these ghost stories before you go!
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