Gorgeous natural art appears in Shinto shrine’s water ablution pavilion during a cold spell
Winter can be nice too There are many things people hate about winter. Frigid temperatures and heavy snow and ice can cause extra work, delays,…
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Adorable rabbit papercut art “stamps” available at Japanese shrine for Year of the Rabbit
2023 is the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac which forms the basis of numerous beliefs and practices throughout Asia, including Japan. During…
Visit Meiji Shrine on New Year’s Day, shop for “lucky bags,” and have lunch in Omotesando
As some of our readers probably know, it’s a tradition in Japan to usher in the New Year by visiting shrines and temples to pray…
Attend a special Blue Lock event in Toei Kyoto Studio Park and visit a shrine famous for sports!
Do you know Blue Lock, which was trending on Twitter during the World Cup together with other soccer-related tags? 世界各国のトレンドに、また #BlueLock がお邪魔しています⚽️‼️ 世界中のエゴイストの皆さんと共に、熱狂の中にいることが幸せです??みんなで #FIFAワールドカップ を応援しましょう?ガンバレ❗️エゴれ❗️日本‼️#サッカー日本代表#ブルーロック#エゴい…
Mystical ‘Air Shrine’ in Asahi Town Conveys the Universal Value of Clean Air
Home to the world’s only shrine built to the air, Asahi Town in Yamagata Prefecture is speaking out about the importance of clean air, both…
Fox “sumo bout” in fox shrine is like a Japanese fairytale come to life
A photo taken and posted on Twitter by 狐仙人乃弟子トコノオルタ (kitsune sennin no deshi tokono oruta | “Fox hermit disciple Tokono Orta”), who enjoys taking photos…
Tiny Japanese island gets an impromptu cat “deity”
“What a surprising spot for a cat!” Such was the caption on a video posted by Japanese TikTok user まるのすけ marunosuke (marunosuke07), who was visiting…
Shrine in Mie Prefecture offers free Goshuin NFT as part of revitalization efforts
With tourism continuing to be affected by the ongoing state of emergencies, companies and organisations are beginning to turn their attention towards the digital world…
Make your own mini altar for your favorite anime or game character, Vtuber or idol
Please be honest in answering this question: “Do you have any fan items of your favorite characters, VTubers or idols?” The items must be really…
Japanese photographer captures stunning view of snow-covered Kyoto Sandbar
In winter, due to dryness, less moisture particles in the air, and stable air current, the sky is generally clearer compared to what it is…
“Are you a messenger of the gods?”: Japanese photog’s mysterious shot of a shrine at night
Visiting a Shinto shrine in the middle of the night is not usually recommended. Some Japanese people think that ghosts may appear… One night, at…
Black cat witnessed “praying” at Japanese shrine during New Year visiting time
Fewer humans visiting shrines for the New Year The period between January 1st and January 3rd, when most people have a break from work and…
Cardboard shrine house gives your cats their own place to feel like a Shinto god
There are two universal facts about cats that any cat owner knows: cats have an unexplainable fascination for cardboard boxes, and cats possess a level…
Cats taking refuge from rain at shrine for cats look like feline deities
Japanese Twitter user and photographer @ttt_zegu952) seems to have a knack for capturing photos of wildlife such as deers and foxes frolicking in areas of…
Japanese shrine meticulously recreates grounds in Animal Crossing—and it’s open for visits
A Japanese shrine in Tokyo has been recreated complete with festival activities and decorations on the popular Nintendo Switch game, Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Players…