We were welcomed at the Nichirenshu Saichuzan Joshoji by Itou-sensei, who was the head priest... Read More

There are many different practices that take place at Shinto shrines. These include performing the... Read More

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

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

Tucked away right next door to one of Tokyo’s biggest and busiest tourist attractions lies... Read More

Martial arts: the popular image that this phrase conjures is one of sage masters, fast... Read More