Temples and Shrines
Japanese Funerals: How to Dress, Act and Show Respect
Learn etiquette for Japanese funerals, including proper attire, behavior and how to offer condolences with condolence money and incense.
By Kerri King 5 min read
The 10 Best Things to Do in Akihabara
Planning a trip to Akihabara, Tokyo? Here are our picks for the best 10 things to do in Japan’s otaku and pop-culture capital.
The 13 Best Things To Do In Fukuoka
Explore Fukuoka Prefecture, one of Japan's most beautiful and pristine regions.
The Best 7 Destinations In Japan’s Least Popular Prefectures
Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto are too crowded. Show these quieter prefectures some much deserved love too!
Japan’s Worst Tourist Traps and Where to Go Instead
Some of the most famous destinations in Japan aren’t as great as advertised, but a better option might be just around the corner.
What is The Nara Deer Antler-Cutting Ceremony?
Beneath the sprawling canopies of ancient trees in Nara, Japan, an ancient ceremony unfolds with the arrival of autumn.
5 Places In Japan You Are Not Allowed To Visit (And How to Still Enjoy Them)
The allure of the forbidden characterizes these five places that (mostly) do not allow visitors, but they can still be appreciated by curious minds.
Secret Symbols: Exploring Pentagrams at Seimei Shrine
Why is a temple full of pentagrams near the Kyoto Imperial Palace? GaijinPot shares one of Japan’s most secret symbols.
5 Places To See Buddhist and Shinto Syncretism In Japan
Buddhism and Shinto can combine in fascinating and astonishing ways. Here are five places to experience it for yourself.
How to Visit A Shrine in Japan
Be an expert in the basics of visiting shrines in Japan.
5 Must-See Charming Spring Festivals in Japan
Spring is astonishingly beautiful in Japan, and what better way to celebrate than at one of these unique and fun shrine festivals?
5 Shrines in Japan to Grant Your Wishes
Looking for love? Applying to university? Praying for good health? Perhaps a visit to one of these shrines will help.
