The mikoshi procession is the sacred heart of Gion Matsuri, enacting the movement of divine spirits into the city to bless ...

Description Though the exact date of establishment is unknown, this shrine has been well-known since the reign of Emperor Go-Sanjo in the 11th century. The shrine protects the entire Namba area.

Takao Sato, chief priest of Kotoku-in Temple in Kamakura, near Tokyo; Choi Eung-chon, head of the Korea Heritage Service (KHS ...

Summer in Japan is a time when streets light up, communities come together, and old traditions are carried forward in everyday ways. From late June to early September, festivals take place across the ...

The Yomiuri Shimbun A sacred log for the Geku sanctuary of Ise Jingu shrine is pulled down the street in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on Tuesday. The Yomiuri Shimbun 17:51 JST, June 12, 2025 ISE, Mie – As ...

Munakata Taisha is a shrine that consists of three distinct worship sites – Okitsu-miya on Okinoshima, Nakatsu-miya on Oshima, and Hetsu-miya on the main island of Kyushu, all of which are located ...

Sacred logs were transported to Ise Jingu in central Japan's Mie Prefecture in preparation for a centuries-old ceremony to rebuild the shrine's structures.

Japan boasts numerous indoor attractions, including captivating museums, bustling shopping hubs, and soothing hot springs, allowing you to make the most of your day. Here are ten fantastic ...

Pool photo / The Yomiuri Shimbun Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, right, visits Jins Park in Maebashi on Saturday. By Toru Inoue and Kota Ifuku / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers 6:00 JST, June 10, 2025 ...

Contributing writer SHARE/SAVE Jun 7, 2025 Kotohira, Kagawa Pref. – A trip to Kagawa Prefecture’s Kotohira Shrine, colloquially known as “Konpira-san,” is not for the easily winded.

The Tottori Sand Dunes give you a slice of a different planet in Japan, with its expansive sand patches alongside the Sea of Japan. In autumn, they serve as a quiet place for a stroll or camel-ride.