Two female priests have been appointed at a shrine in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, for the first time in its history.

The shrine was established in the early 12th century by the shogun Minamoto no Yoritomo, who ascended to shogun after a previous devastating loss. He attributed his good fortune to the spirit of ...

Minamoto no Yoritomo (1147–1199) founded his shogunate in Kamakura because of the natural protection provided by the surrounding mountains and ocean, and its role as a transportation hub.

From taking part in traditions in Asakusa to getting lost in the playground that is Shinjuku, Tokyo is truly unique.

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine: The city’s most important Shinto shrine, it was founded by Minamoto Yoritomo, the first shogun of the Kamakura government. From its initial Torii gate, to the koi ...