Shinto Shrine– tag –

When you visit a Shinto shrine in Japan, the first thing you often see is a big gate called a Torii. But what is the Torii gate meaning? Maybe you have also asked yourself: why are so many Torii gates red? Or why do Torii gates come in d...

Just steps away from the bustling streets of Harajuku and Shibuya lies one of Tokyo’s most serene and sacred places—Meiji Jingu Shrine. Surrounded by a lush forest and filled with spiritual energy, this iconic shrine offers a deeply peac...