Castle Oita Castle Ruins Park: A Hidden Gem for History and Nature Lovers
Uncover the history and beauty of Oita Castle Ruins Park. Discover museums, gardens, and stunning views in the heart of Oita City.
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Culture Doyou no Ushi no hi (The day of the Ox in Doyou) has come!
In Japan, there is a custom of eating eels with high nutritional value on a summer day called "土用の丑の日, Doyou no Ushi no ...
Jinja 八幡宮来宮神社, Hachiman-guu Kinomiya Jinja (Hachiman-guu Kinomiya Shrine)
An unusual Jinja where two Jinja are enshrined together. Enshrined kami●Homutawake-no-Mikoto●Iwakurawake-no-MikotoVirtue...
Jinja 小網神社, Koami Jinja (Koami Shrine)
Although not a large Jinja, it is very popular as Kami of strong luck and money. Enshrined kami●Ukanomitama●Ichikishimah...
Culture The day to bring good luck had come.
Last March 26, 2022 was the best day to bring good luck of the year to start a business, invest, get married, or anythin...
Culture What is “Dou(道)” or “Dō(道)”?
Do you know about "道, dou or do"? It is an idea that is still handed down today when the Japanese learn or acquire something. The following is an introduction to the "道" that has developed uniquely in Japan.
Anime Shinto inside anime
It is said that not a few animations are influenced by Shinto. So I consider Shinto and other influences on Japanese animation.
Culture Japanese have no religion?
A study of history reveals something surprising about whether the Japanese are truly no religion.
Jinja 神田明神, Kanda myōjin (Kanda Shrine)
Here is small topic that is not on Wikipedia. Enshrined kami●Daikokuten●Ebisu●Taira no MasakadoVirtue of the kami●matchm...
Culture What is “Ema”?
Ema (絵馬, lit. "picture-horse") are small wooden plaques, common to Japan, in which Shinto and Buddhist worshippers write...