Ageuma Shinji, a Shinto ritual, is held at the shrine on May 4 and 5 every year. Horses carrying young riders in traditional warrior attire rush up the steep slope during the festival. It is ...

Coral Expeditions has three 14-night Through the Heart of Japan departures in 2025: October 4, October 18 and November 2.

Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried ...

Shimane Prefecture draws visitors to Izumo Taisha, a shrine where Shinto deities gather to determine future connections.

Shikkoku,” which uses the character for “lacquer” and means “jet black,” is the perfect word to describe the deep and ...

Two female priests have been appointed at a shrine in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, for the first time in its history.

The company even asked a Shinto priest to conduct a purification ritual and offer prayers for operational safety as it continues to try to resolve the problem. The phenomenon surfaced around late ...

When asked what it takes to “truly” belong in a country, many people globally say speaking the local language is key.

Outside of these two religions, wine will still appear along with other forms of alcohol and have varying levels of meaning and usage.

As wellness travel continues to grow in popularity, ski expert Gary Clark shares his guide on having therapeutic cold immersion holidays.