Owashi Shrine

Seemingly featureless one of shinto shrines found in rural villages in Japan

Yet, by the time you come out of the premises, you would be wowed with the depth of Japanese faith. Apparently shintoism is somewhat similar to the way Native Americans worship the mother nature, howe...

Just one of commonly found Shinto shrines in rural Japan, But....

There are two types of Shinto shrines in Japan; one is something to do with the Emperor's family, the other is somewhat spontaneous enshrinement of regional deities. While the former tend to attract o...

Asahi City

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In December, the famous cheap food Toriichi is held every year. There are many stores that can only be eaten here, such as motsuni in the sumo room, and it is a very fun New Year's tradition.

Revisit

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Since the Tori no Ichi was open, I thought the precincts would be crowded, but it wasn't surprising. It feels like there are a little more worshipers than usual. Is it because it was in the morning?

Otori

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Visited Tori no Ichi. There were colorful stores on the approach, which made me feel like a festival. A simultaneous event was held at a nearby elementary school, and it was crowded with simulated stores by local groups.