Culture Hanazono Shrine, Shinjuku Joe Robinson Hanazono Shrine is an unimposing but historical shrine located in the midst of busy streets and tall office buildings.
Culture Awashima Jinja Shrine Erika Arceo Awashima Jinja Shrine: Home for mysterious “memorial dolls”
Culture Buddhist Temples in Japan Elena Lisina Each Buddhist temple features traditional elements, including structures and symbols, the knowledge of which helps to better understand and even enjoy
Culture Nitta-jinja Shrine Japan Travel The quiet grounds of Nitta-jinja Shrine belie a long and colorful history.
Culture Omiya Hachimangu Shrine Sleiman Azizi Located in Suginami City, Omiya Hachimangu Shrine is the third largest Shinto shrine in Tokyo.
15 Culture Shinto Shrine Ema Elena Lisina Ema are wooden plaques used for writing wishes or prayers to the deity of a Shinto shrine.
Culture Tateishi Kumano Shrine Sleiman Azizi Tateishi Kumano Shrine is a local Shinto shrine in Katsushika City, Tokyo.
13 Culture Tsutsujigaoka Tenmangu Shrine Elena Lisina Tsutsujigaoka Tenmangu Shrine is one of hundreds of Tenmangu shrines in Japan dedicated to Tenman-Tenjin, the deity of scholarship and education.