Latest posts from jtast
- Yushima Tenjin’s Matsuri - June 2, 2023
- A Guide to Akasaka Shrines and Temples - June 1, 2023
- Toranomon Kotohiragu Shrine and Proper Shrine Etiquette - May 31, 2023
Similar Posts
The Art of Sitting and Emptying Your Mind
We’ve all seen it in movies: the Buddhist monk sitting still in the Lotus position,... Read More
One Time at Shrine Camp…
The Takekoma Inari Shrine, located in the city of Iwanuma in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, was... Read More
Meiji Jingu(Shrine)
If you have any interest in shrines and temples, then it is likely you have... Read More
Exploring the Hamamatsu Hachimangu Shrine
Exploring the Hachimangu Shrine: paying a visit to the incredible Hachimangu shrine to learn not... Read More
Experiencing “Omotenashi”
When you first arrive in Japan there’s always a phrase that will almost immediately get... Read More
Not a Bad Lesson in Martial Arts
Martial arts: the popular image that this phrase conjures is one of sage masters, fast... Read More