Japanese mark the end of winter with bean-throwing ritual to ward off evil spirits
Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried ...
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Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa
The Senso-ji shrine is dedicated to this lucky ... travelers enjoyed their experience at the Senso-ji Temple, with some saying a visit to Tokyo isn’t complete until make a stop here.
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Spectacular Plum Blossoms Brighten Kamakura’s Shrines and Temples
to the shrine’s grounds. For temple gardens, Zuisenji is a must-visit, located near Egara Tenjin. During peak bloom, the entrance to the temple offers a breathtaking view of the entire mountain ...
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AP Photos: Japanese bathe in icy water at a Tokyo shrine to purify their souls
TOKYO (AP) — Dozens of people soaked and splashed themselves in painfully icy cold water on Saturday in a pool at a Tokyo shrine, adhering to Japanese tradition to purify the soul and pray for ...