Latest posts from jtast
- Shinobazunoike Benten-do and Kiyomizu Kannon-do - June 6, 2023
- Yushima Tenjin’s Matsuri - June 2, 2023
- A Guide to Akasaka Shrines and Temples - June 1, 2023
Similar Posts
Japanese New Year’s
Every New Year’s Eve, Buddhist temples across Japan ring their bells exactly 108 times. The... Read More
What are “Kami?”
One of the most prevalent religions in Japan is the Shinto religion. For Americans, understanding... Read More
Dokuonji temple
Dokuonji is a temple that was constructed nearly 400 years ago and holds a rich... Read More
Blue Skies in the Floating World
Blue is undoubtedly the most popular color. Blue skies, seas, eyes, and clothes have all... Read More
The 5 Things you Should Know Before Visiting a Temple
Make sure to step over the threshold: Each temple has a wooden section of the... Read More
Mikoshi and Dashi
Every local shrine in Japan is responsible for celebrating its own deity and... Read More