Kimi-san walks at the head of the group. A bell hangs from her daypack, tinkling to ward off bears as she strides along, ...

Ise Jingu — the most revered Shinto shrine in Japan — is knocked down and rebuilt from scratch, a tradition that has been ...

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The controversial Tokyo shrine’s wide stone path, normally reserved for quiet prayers and camera-clicking tourists, ...

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Dotonbori is like an arms race for your attention. The signs get bigger and more elaborate, to the point giant crabs or a ...

The only times it will get loud are when you head to some of the major tourist destinations, especially Nishiki Market (a ...

Say a prayer in front of the honden (main hall), or throw a coin in the offering box, and ring the bell ... to Japan. 11.And ...

Rice is an essential food item in daily Japanese diet.Representative Image South Korea has long been a magnet for travellers drawn by its dynamic culture, food, and K-pop phenomenon. However, a new ...

The main shrine building sits atop a flight of stone stairs and is surrounded by cloisters. Image: Vicki L Beyer Legend has it that Emperor Chuai (149-200 AD) spent most of his years as emperor in the ...

Before Starting!! Right in the middle of Tokyo, Japan you will find what just might be Tokyo's Coolest Shrine. The only shrine I have been to yet, that has an escalator, not to mention its row of ...