It’s befitting an area that’s known as “Land of the Gods,” the setting of many Shinto myths and home to the Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine where all kami are believed to congregate once a year ...
“I’m surprised that the charm has created such a buzz,” said Hiroshi Yamatsuka, 57, a Shinto priest at the shrine. “The charm may have helped Osaka win the championship.” Even after the ...