Giant Kadomatsu Decorations Rise at Japan’s Gokoku Shrine, Expressing New Year Wishes

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Giant Kadomatsu Decorations Rise at Japan’s Gokoku Shrine, Expressing New Year Wishes

NIIGATA — Two giant kadomatsu gate decorations, each about 5 meters tall, have been set up at Gok...

January 14, 2026

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With Their Eyes on ‘Lucky’ Title, Runners in Japan Take Part in Annual Shrine Sprint

NISHINOMIYA, Hyogo — An annual race to decide fuku otoko lucky men took place at Nishinomiya Shri...

January 10, 2026

#Hyogo #Shrines

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Osaka’s Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine Bustles with New Year’s Visitors

OSAKA — Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine in Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka, has been bustling with New Year’s visit...

January 2, 2026

#Shrines

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Wisteria in Full Bloom at Tokyo’s Kameido Tenjin Shrine; Tourists, Worshippers Mesmerized by Flowers

Wisteria flowers are in full bloom at Kameido Tenjin Shrine in Koto Ward, Tokyo, attracting large...

April 27, 2025

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Azaleas Started to Bloom at Nezu Shrine in Tokyo; Visitors Enjoy Viewing about 100 Varieties of Brightly Colored Plant at ‘Bunkyo Azalea Festival’

Azaleas are starting to bloom at Nezu Shrine in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo.
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April 16, 2025

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Cherry Trees at Tokyo Shrine Adorned with Sakura-Like Ribbons for Wish-Making

Kawazu-zakura cherry trees at Sakura Jingu shrine in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, look like they’re alre...

February 6, 2025

#Tokyo #Shrines

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Nagasaki: Japan-Born Great Figure in Taiwan History Honored at New Shrine in His Home Town

HIRADO, Nagasaki — A rebuilt shrine dedicated to Zheng Chenggong (1624-62), who is revered as a h...

May 4, 2024

#Nagasaki #Shrines

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Fire Ritual at Aso Shrine in Kumamoto Pref. Allows Outside Participants for 1st Time in 5 Years

People drew fiery rings in the darkness, swinging burning bundles of rice straw during a ritual h...

March 23, 2024

#Kumamoto #Shrines

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Road to Fukuoka Shrine Bathed in Setting Sun’s Golden Light

Worshippers admire the sun setting over the Genkai Sea and illuminating the approach to Miyajidake S...

October 18, 2023

#Fukuoka #Shrines

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Hiroshima: Iconic gate of Itsukushima Shrine is back

HIROSHIMA — The familiar view of the iconic vermilion Otorii gate at Itsukushima Shrine in Hatsukai...

October 29, 2022

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Giant Kadomatsu Decorations Rise at Japan’s Gokoku Shrine, Expressing New Year Wishes

NIIGATA — Two giant kadomatsu gate decorations, each about 5 meters tall, have been set up at Gok...

With Their Eyes on ‘Lucky’ Title, Runners in Japan Take Part in Annual Shrine Sprint

NISHINOMIYA, Hyogo — An annual race to decide fuku otoko lucky men took place at Nishinomiya Shri...

Osaka’s Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine Bustles with New Year’s Visitors

OSAKA — Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine in Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka, has been bustling with New Year’s visit...

Wisteria in Full Bloom at Tokyo’s Kameido Tenjin Shrine; Tourists, Worshippers Mesmerized by Flowers

Wisteria flowers are in full bloom at Kameido Tenjin Shrine in Koto Ward, Tokyo, attracting large...

Azaleas Started to Bloom at Nezu Shrine in Tokyo; Visitors Enjoy Viewing about 100 Varieties of Brightly Colored Plant at ‘Bunkyo Azalea Festival’

Azaleas are starting to bloom at Nezu Shrine in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo....

Cherry Trees at Tokyo Shrine Adorned with Sakura-Like Ribbons for Wish-Making

Kawazu-zakura cherry trees at Sakura Jingu shrine in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, look like they’re alre...

Nagasaki: Japan-Born Great Figure in Taiwan History Honored at New Shrine in His Home Town

HIRADO, Nagasaki — A rebuilt shrine dedicated to Zheng Chenggong (1624-62), who is revered as a h...

Fire Ritual at Aso Shrine in Kumamoto Pref. Allows Outside Participants for 1st Time in 5 Years

People drew fiery rings in the darkness, swinging burning bundles of rice straw during a ritual h...

Road to Fukuoka Shrine Bathed in Setting Sun’s Golden Light

Worshippers admire the sun setting over the Genkai Sea and illuminating the approach to Miyajidake S...

Hiroshima: Iconic gate of Itsukushima Shrine is back

HIROSHIMA — The familiar view of the iconic vermilion Otorii gate at Itsukushima Shrine in Hatsukai...

Wisteria in Full Bloom at Tokyo’s Kameido Tenjin Shrine; Tourists, Worshippers Mesmerized by Flowers

Cherry Trees at Tokyo Shrine Adorned with Sakura-Like Ribbons for Wish-Making

Hiroshima: Iconic gate of Itsukushima Shrine is back

Nagasaki: Japan-Born Great Figure in Taiwan History Honored at New Shrine in His Home Town

Osaka’s Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine Bustles with New Year’s Visitors

Azaleas are starting to bloom at Nezu Shrine in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo.
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