Japan a land where ancient traditions coexist seamlessly with cutting-edge modernity has become one of the most intriguing ...

There are shrines to sacred serpents everywhere in Japan. A visit to such a shrine ... is a 30-minute rail and taxi journey from central Sendai, the principal city of the Tōhoku region.

The largest festival of its kind in Japan, the Dontosai Festival ... but the largest is held at Osaki Hachimangu Shrine in Sendai City. Date Masamune ordered the construction of the shrine ...

Sendai Airport is 45 km from the property. Situated in Matsushima, 10 km from Shiogama Shrine, Breezbay Seaside Resort Matsushima features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi. The property is ...

Japan, a country of rich tradition and cutting-edge modernity, is home to some of the most populous cities in the world. From the industrious metropolis of Tokyo to the cultural heritage of Kyoto, the ...

HOFU, Japan >> As entrance exam season approaches, Hofu Tenmangu Shrine in Hofu, Yamaguchi prefecture, is offering ...

With Japan’s promulgation of a law strictly separating Buddhism and Shintoism in 1868, the temple was shut down, leaving just Ōtaki Shrine. That same year, the new Meiji government issued Japan ...

Dozens of people soaked and splashed themselves in painfully icy cold water in a pool at a Tokyo shrine, adhering to Japanese ...

TOKYO >> PayPay Corp., which develops electronic payment services, has launched a service that allows visitors to shrines and ...

Each shrine honors different deities from Japan’s Shinto sect. Visitors often trek between these shrines, taking in the peaceful atmosphere and stunning views. The history of Togakushi Shrine dates ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Saturday, January 25, declared three churches across the country as national shrines. The announcement was ...