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

   If you frequent Japanese Shinto shrines, you may have noticed that they are commonly... Read More

  Shiba Daijingu and Shiba Toshogu For those who do not speak Japanese, the names... Read More

An “onsen” is a Japanese hot spring, including the bathing facilities and inns frequently situated... Read More

No trip to Japan is complete with out a visit to at least one shrine.... Read More

Trying on a Furisode Kimono         The International Institute for Ritual Culture Education (IRCE) gave me... Read More