Japan's Ise Jingu Shrine Rebuilds in 1,300-Year Ritual
Discover the ancient Shikinen Sengu ceremony, a sacred tradition where Japan's most important Shinto shrine is meticulously rebuilt every 20 years, preserving timeless architectural techniques.
Discover the ancient Shikinen Sengu ceremony, a sacred tradition where Japan's most important Shinto shrine is meticulously rebuilt every 20 years, preserving timeless architectural techniques.
In a unique fusion of ancient tradition and modern convenience, Shinto priests in Japan are now performing purification rituals on popular food delivery apps like Uber Eats and Demaekan to banish digital 'demons' and restore customer trust after a series
A profound demographic shift threatens the future of Japan's ancient Shinto religion, with ageing priests and shrinking congregations forcing many shrines to close.
A rising sumo star from Japan has shattered a centuries-old tradition by performing a sacred Shinto purification ceremony in Bangkok, marking a historic first outside of Japan.
Discover how Shinto, Japan's indigenous spirituality, is attracting international devotees and influencing modern practices worldwide.