Naohiko Shimoda's Contemporary Kamidanas (Shinto shrines). While traditional kamidana vary from small and simple shapes to more ornate shrine reproductions, architect Naohiko Shimoda has created a ...
Hidden among the gleaming skyscrapers of Tokyo's busy Nihonbashi district is a tiny Shinto shrine where prayers have taken on ...
ISE, Japan — Deep in the forests of the Japanese Alps, Shinto priests keep watch as woodsmen dressed in ceremonial white chop their axes into two ancient cypress trees, timing their swings so that ...
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 ...
ISE, Japan — Deep in the forests of the Japanese Alps, Shinto priests keep watch as woodsmen dressed in ceremonial white chop their axes into two ancient cypress trees, timing their swings so that ...
This shrine can be found in the north of Komoda. It is just north of Kukai’s Falls. It is behind a large hill. Head up the cliff and follow it around. Once you get to the top, turn to your right to ...
ISE, Japan — Deep in the forests of the Japanese Alps, Shinto priests keep watch as woodsmen dressed in ceremonial white chop their axes into two ancient cypress trees, timing their swings so that ...