by Angelie | Nov 29, 2024 | Japan Travel, Japanese culture
Living in Japan has been full of surprises, and one of the things that really caught my attention was the number of beautiful Japanese shrines all over the country. At first, I just admired them for their beauty—the red torii gates, peaceful courtyards, and the quiet,...
by Venese | Dec 19, 2022 | Japanese culture
Want to celebrate this New Year the traditional Japanese way? One of the best ways to do that is through Hatsumode—the first visit to a shrine or a temple to make a prayer for the new year. Let’s take a look at exactly what Hatsumode is, its origin, and the best...
by Flip Japan Guide | Aug 11, 2022
Koami Shrine is a shrine that has the benefits of warding off evil and improving your fortune. The Kagura-den is pentagonal and has a very unusual structure. The sculptural dragons on the left and right of the shrine are paired with a figure rising to heaven and a...
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