Shitennoji Temple is the first state-sponsored temple of Japanese Buddhism founded by Prince Shotoku in... Read More

Hand copying sutra is called “Shakyo” in Japanese. Sutra copying is the East Asian practice... Read More

  Twice a year on the last day of June and December, Shinto shrines participate... Read More

               If you plan on visiting many temples and shrines in Japan, I recommend purchasing... Read More

              Unless you are from Japan, the area of Shinbashi is likely unknown to you.... Read More

              In front of every Japanese Shinto shrine there lay a gate made of two... Read More