Shotengai Magazine
Everything You Need Know About Omamori: Japan's...
Omamori are traditional Japanese amulets or talismans, usually sold at Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. They are made of silk or cloth and contain prayers, blessings, or wishes inside.
Everything You Need Know About Omamori: Japan's...
Omamori are traditional Japanese amulets or talismans, usually sold at Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. They are made of silk or cloth and contain prayers, blessings, or wishes inside.
Japanese Scenery (III): Senso-ji Temple
Located in a city of temples, Senso-ji Temple is the oldest one, with a history of over 1300 years. With over 30 million annual visitors, it is the most popular...
Japanese Scenery (III): Senso-ji Temple
Located in a city of temples, Senso-ji Temple is the oldest one, with a history of over 1300 years. With over 30 million annual visitors, it is the most popular...
The Maneki Neko: Japan's Lucky Cat
If you've ever been to any Chinese/Japanese restaurants and stores, you are no stranger to the small cat statue with a beckoning paw. It is called the maneki neko. It's a...
The Maneki Neko: Japan's Lucky Cat
If you've ever been to any Chinese/Japanese restaurants and stores, you are no stranger to the small cat statue with a beckoning paw. It is called the maneki neko. It's a...
Japanese Religion (II): Buddhism and Temple
Buddhism and Shinto, temple and shrine, Romon and Torii…What's the difference between them? For travelers, it's hard to distinguish which is a shrine and which is a temple. This article is...
Japanese Religion (II): Buddhism and Temple
Buddhism and Shinto, temple and shrine, Romon and Torii…What's the difference between them? For travelers, it's hard to distinguish which is a shrine and which is a temple. This article is...