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
Okayama Prefecture is said to be the birthplace of Momotaro, the protagonist of Japan’s most famous folktale. Several local ...
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The Simple Shrine Rule Tourists Should Never Overlook In Japan
Visiting a shrine is an enriching experience to have in Japan, but there's one shrine etiquette rule that too many tourists ...
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Yasukuni Shrine defaced again, this time with Chinese graffiti
The other two have already returned to China, according to police. The Shinto shrine is a frequent source of historical disputes and international tensions because of the 14 Class-A war criminals ...
10 unforgettable experiences for your next trip to Japan
In a nation as culturally rich as Japan, it can be hard to know how to spend your time there. Here are ten of our favorite ...
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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 ...