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Japanese Religion (I): Shintoism and Shrines

Japanese Religion (I): Shintoism and Shrines

Have you ever seen this character typed out somewhere: ⛩? Few Japanese people would have trouble recognizing this. As one of the most famous iconic symbols of Japan, Torii represents Japanese culture and Japanese religion. Torii...

Japanese Religion (I): Shintoism and Shrines

Have you ever seen this character typed out somewhere: ⛩? Few Japanese people would have trouble recognizing this. As one of the most famous iconic symbols of Japan, Torii represents Japanese culture and Japanese religion. Torii...