Shinto festival marks return of spring in disaster-hit Noto region
A horse-led march is heralding the arrival of spring in a traditional Shinto festival in the disaster-hit Noto Peninsula, central Japan.
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Kibitsu Shrine: The original inspiration for Momotaro
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10 unforgettable experiences for your next trip to Japan
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Ubisoft’s new Assassin’s Creed game angers Japanese fans over history flaws
Ubisoft faces backlash in Japan over Assassin’s Creed Shadows due to historical inaccuracies and disrespectful portrayals of ...
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Fushimi Inari Shrine
As far as Shinto shrines go (there are about 400 in Kyoto), this one is pretty special. Perched on a wooded hillside in southern Kyoto, Fushimi Inari is a 1,300-year-old temple dedicated to Inari ...