Visits to the shrine by senior Japanese political figures have drawn criticism from countries such as South Korea, which was under Tokyo’s colonial rule for 35 years, and China, which Japan invaded.

An American tourist was arrested in Japan for allegedly defacing a traditional wooden gate at a famous Tokyo shrine by etching letters on it, police said on Thursday. Steve Hayes, a 65-year-old ...

I n Tokyo, participants braved frigid conditions at the Kanda Myojin Shrine for a traditional Japanese ritual aimed at purifying the soul and ushering in good health for the new year. Clad in ...

Glance around the grounds and listen to discover that not only devout followers and tourists congregate at shrines and temples in central Tokyo. Shrines, temples and historic parks have a richer ...

Saturday, February 15, 2025 saw localization company Iyuno announce the March 2025 release date for the English dub of the Tokyo Revengers season 3 television anime series. While no full release ...

A shrine in Tokyo is dedicated to a deity believed to control the weather. For three days in fall, a season of fickle weather in Japan, we asked people why they wanted divine help for sunny skies.