In Nagasaki, southern Japan, bobtail cats are celebrated as good luck symbols, with a dedicated shrine and a high population, ...

Why are there Buddhas hidden in some Shinto shrines? Why do temples and shrines often share the same grounds? These sacred spaces have a compelling history. Keep an eye out for common features at ...

The new exhibition at Kasuga-Taisha, an 8th-century Shinto Shrines complex in the ancient city of Nara in Japan’s Kinki region reflects the close relationship between the Kasuga-embraced Japanese ...

This video explores the history, practices, and influence of Shinto, from shrine rituals and purification ceremonies to its role in Japanese culture today. 'Our old relationship is over': Canada's ...

Almost weekly Momo Nomura makes time to visit Shinto shrines. She performs the prescribed rituals — cleansing her hands, ringing a bell, bowing and clapping. But her main purpose is getting a ...

This week’s Mainstory explores how one of the country’s largest Shinto shrines ended up in tiny Granite Falls. SOMETIMES A STORY just drops from the sky: You hear a fact, wonder about it for a ...