All about the unique 600 years old Divorce Temple of Japan
Japan's Divorce Temple is a sanctuary for those seeking to end unhealthy relationships. Located in the Kansai region near ...
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In secular Japan, what draws so many to temples and shrines? Stamp collecting and tradition
Most funerals in Japan are held in a Buddhist style. Japan’s Indigenous religion ... However, positive feelings about shrines and temples increased over the past 20 years, presumably because ...
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Kyoto temple marks China links with special lantern show
Thirty or so highly ornate Chinese-style lanterns built by craftsmen ... serving as the head temple. Numerous sub-temples were established across Japan. The lanterns were made with metal ...
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Shukubo: Japan's temples offering a taste of monastic living
Visually-impaired content maker Lucy Edwards travels to Japan to experience the country ... without sight during her visit to a Buddhist temple in Hiroshima known as shukubo or "to sleep alongside ...