temples (Page 3)
Shrine enthusiasts come up with a clever solution to help preserve an important tradition.
“More care than a nuclear weapon” required to restore the burial mound dedicated to Japan’s most vengeful spirit.
” ‘Cause every little thing gonna be all right.”
Ninja and samurai duel inside the centuries-old “Temple of the Shogun” in Aichi Prefecture.
Nagasaki priest says over-tourism, vandalism and theft of amulets led to his controversial decision.
You may have heard giving a certain amount of money will win you favor with the gods, but a very high authority says otherwise.
Like the samurai lord who visited 400 years ago, we get beckoned to this suburban temple by its feline charm.
Ema supporting ongoing Hong Kong protests have been crossed out, snapped into pieces, and written over in Chinese.
Workaholics asked to address this senseless loss in a country where taking paid leave is frowned upon.
Often-overlooked temple in one of Japan’s most best sightseeing towns was inspired by the story of a deeply devoted samurai cat.
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