Ageuma Shinji, a Shinto ritual, is held at the shrine on May 4 and 5 every year. Horses carrying young riders in traditional warrior attire rush up the steep slope during the festival.

1. Japan – Sanno Matsuri (Tokyo) Kicking off early June, Sanno Matsuri is one of Tokyo’s three great Shinto festivals. Held in even-numbered years (alternating with Kanda Matsuri), 2025 ...

Shinto, the Indigenous faith of the Japanese people, is popular in Japan but seemingly rare in the U.S. So what is a Shinto shrine doing in Granite Falls?

This page looks at spring fesitvals in Shinto. Springtime (January to May) is a time for many festivals, haru matsuri, often centred on the planting of crops. Different shrines countrywide hold ...

Ever year, Owase Shrine, in the town of Owase, Mie Prefecture, holds its Yaya Matsuri, or Yaya Festival. As with many Shinto festivals, part the proceedings include prayers to the gods asking for ...

Shinto Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar, which has two locations on the West Side, is preparing to open on the East Side.

A horse's death and allegations of animal cruelty sparked a national outcry against a famous Shinto festival in a Japanese mountain town. The authorities have now promised reforms - but can this ...

To celebrate the 2023 Kanda Festival, merchandise featuring 12 of Hololive's VTubers in shrine maiden outfits will go on sale this May.