The Nasu Tourist Association which has jurisdiction over the Killing Stone held what they called a "Ceremony to Appease the Spirit of the Nine-Tailed Fox at...
Many of Japan’s traditions and ideas are unfamiliar to those outside of Japan. Therefore, JAPAN Forward and Jinja Honcho have collaborated to bring readers an explanation...
In early November, one of the most important ceremonies of the new era is set to take place. The Emperor Naruhito will visit Ise...
As the abdication of Emperor Akihito (b. 1933; r. 1989-2019) approaches and Japan’s imperial house is in the news, individuals may remember the monarchy’s wartime...
It’s the time of year when one of the oldest and most evocative Buddhist rituals takes place in Nara. Starting from March 1, for two...
