Visiting a shrine is an enriching experience to have in Japan, but there's one shrine etiquette rule that too many tourists ...

In the 1970s it became a popular trend to summon MacArthur, going so far as to don his trademark corncob pipe and sunglasses ...

The enshrined deity here is Ugaya-fukiaezu, the son born to Hoori and Toyotama-hime, daughter of the sea god. As you step into the cave, the vivid red of the honden emerges from the darkness ...

NEW YORK (RNS) — Hindus must not succumb to the taboo of marijuana, says Legalize Nepal founder Hemant Shahi, but instead remember their faith's place in global cannabis history. NEW YORK (RNS ...

Dark Deity is back! A quarter of a century has passed, as Irving and the Eternal Order carefully rebuilt Verroa to protect it against a future war. Their efforts will be put to the test far too ...

These Greek gods are often called the “Olympic gods” because some were said to live on Mt. Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece, towering over the Gulf of Thermaïkós. As captivating as they are, ...

Known as the 'God of Chaos' asteroid, its scientific name is after the Egyptian god of chaos, Apophis. And it is much, much bigger than the newer discovery. Apophis was first spotted back in 2004 ...

To call Izumo Oyashiro one of Japan's most important shrines would certainly be no understatement, given that it’s reportedly the nation’s oldest, and fulfills a unique role in hosting all eight ...

Despite his bad temper and unconventional appearance — sporting dark circles under his eyes and uneven teeth — this toddler deity named Nezha occasionally morphs into a powerful teenager ...

Ozzy Osbourne and Billy Idol guitarist Billy Morrison have shared a new, revamped version their 2015 song, “Gods of Rock N Roll.” The original “God of Rock N Roll” was released 10 years ...

Ozzy Osbourne and Billy Idol guitarist Billy Morrison have teamed up again for an epic new single titled "Gods of Rock N Roll." You can listen to it below. "Ozzy and I have breathed new life into ...

Across cultures, India and Japan share ancient connections through their gods. Many Hindu deities are actively worshipped in Japan, with hundreds of shrines dedicated to them. Deities such as ...