Culture Kyoto Oimo Daisakusen 2026 Late Mar The Kyoto Oimo Daisakusen event at Umekoji Park is a celebration of the versatile sweet potato, and last year's event drew in crowds of around 50,000 people
8 Culture Yakumo Shrine Lily Yakumo Shrine in Kamakura was established during the Heian Period in 1083. It is believed to be the oldest talismanic shrine in Kamakura.
Culture Haneda Shrine Sleiman Azizi Haneda Shrine was established 800 years ago. Neatly maintained, the shrine's mikoshi portable shrine is a feature here.
Culture Washinomiya Shrine Lynda Hogan Well-regarded in Japan as one of the oldest shrines in all of Kanto, Washinomiya Shrine is also known internationally, thanks to the Lucky Star anime.
Culture Kibitsujinja Shrine Featured A majestic temple in the Okayama Prefecture, where visitors can experience a unique ceremony of divination.
Culture Otori Shrine Sleiman Azizi Otori Shrine in Adachi City is a local shrine famous for its kumade rakes, used for 'raking in' good fortune for the coming year and sold during the annual
Culture Ishihama Shrine Sleiman Azizi Ishihama Shrine, in Arakawa City, was established almost 1300 years ago by the Emperor Shomu..
Culture Ushijima Shrine Sleiman Azizi Located by Sumida River, Ushijima Shrine is a Shinto shrine that features a rare wooden miwa torii - a three gated torii - as well as a nade-ushi rubbing