This Japanese Vacation Spot Features a Man Who Conducts Both Trains and Shinto Holy Rites

This Japanese Vacation Spot Features a Man Who Conducts Both Trains and Shinto Holy Rites

One man can both drive your train up to this popular Japanese vacation spot then conduct your religious ceremonies. On a forested mountain near Tokyo,

The Hakone Shrine is a Beautiful Shinto Holy Site

The Hakone Shrine is a Beautiful Shinto Holy Site

The Hakone Shrine is a beautiful place for tourists to observe and learn Shinto rituals and customs. Shintoism is the predominant religion in Japan,

Former IT Professional Becomes Shinto Shrine’s First Female Priest in 16 Years

Former IT Professional Becomes Shinto Shrine’s First Female Priest in 16 Years

Left: Newly appointed Shinto Priest, Hiroko Takayama, stands in front of the shrine where she worships, Dazaifu Tenmangu. Right: Shinto Shrine Dazaifu Tenmangu, built

Japanese Festival Returns to St. Louis

Japanese Festival Returns to St. Louis

The Labor Day weekend gives residents of St. Louis and many other Americans the chance to experience not only the arts, music and culture