One of Japan’s most colourful festivals, the Sanja Matsuri is a rowdy mix of religious ritual and wild street party ...

ASAKUSA: A new type of urban ... Toshio Tajima sat on the steps of the Shinto shrine in Minamisenju, a gritty neighborhood in east-central Tokyo, watching for his team of spirit-movers.

Held every May in Asakusa, this Shinto spectacle is a mix of roaring ... You can easily rent a bike, follow your curiosity, and uncover Tokyo’s hidden shrines, quiet alleys, and riverside ...

Meiji Jingu (Meiji Shrine) Shinto shrine is a serene spot to put on your ... Akihabara is a 4-minute ride by train from Tokyo Station. The jewel of Asakusa, the Sensoji Temple is a lovely stop to add ...

As the vibrant capital of Japan, Tokyo pulsates with an energy that is truly unparalleled ... Nestled in the residential area of Nezu, Nezu Shrine is a Shinto shrine known for its vibrant azalea ...

In the years since, though, the Nagasaki Prefecture Shinto shrine which served as a model for one of the locations in the "Ghost of Tsushima" video game has been dealing with unwanted visitors of a ...

The Keta Shinto shrine in Hakui City, Ishikawa Prefecture, has held the Heikokusai festival for more than 500 years based on a legend that Okuninushi-no-mikoto ruled Noto. The shrine is dedicated ...