The city of Nara in Japan is known for its sacred deer. The deer are believed to be messengers of the gods and have roamed ...

Onoterusaki priest Karin Kodashima says the stamps are increasingly popular, allowing visitors to “tie a connection with gods.” The stamps can also be an introduction to Shinto, she says ...

Historic sites and artworks are all very well, but such static objects are robbed of social and cultural life. Here are 15 ...

Ghosts are spirits of the dead that some living people can see. They are often associated with anger and aggression and ...

Nikko, located in Tochigi Prefecture, served as the spiritual center of the Tokugawa Shogunate, founded during Japan’s Edo ...

The Shinto Association of Spiritual Leadership was formed in 1969 as an affiliate of the Association of Shinto Shrines, an influential group representing about 80,000 shrines nationwide.

Nara Park in Japan is a must-visit for nature enthusiasts. Home to over a thousand freely roaming sika deer, the park offers a unique experience. These deer, considered sacred messengers, even bow to ...

On the morning of the second day, the Reitaisai ceremony will be held in the shrine building. This event allows you to observe an important Shinto ritual that's rarely held these days up close! If you ...