Articles by "Shrine Visit"

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Why Early Mornings Are the Best Time to Experience Japan
Many visitors leave Japan with the same quiet complaint: the famous places felt crowded, the photog…
  • Shrines & Temples
  • Travel & Getting Around Japan
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How to Visit a Japanese Shrine: Ritual, Meaning, and What Most Visitors Miss
The gate is easy to find. The ritual is not. Most first-time visitors to a Japanese shrine walk thr…
  • How-To
  • Japanese Culture Basics
  • Shrines & Temples
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Understanding the Etiquette of New Year Shrine Visits: The Two Bows, Two Claps, One Bow Ritual
新年を迎え、神社に参拝する人は多いです。しかし参拝の作法について、正確に理解している人はそう多くあ…
  • How-To
  • Seasonal Events
  • Shrines & Temples
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Learning the Proper Way to Visit a Shrine — From the Two Bows, Two Claps, One Bow to Passing Through the Torii Gate
神社を訪れるとき、多くの人が「なんとなく」参拝しているのではないでしょうか。鳥居をくぐり、手水舎で…
  • How-To
  • Japanese Culture Basics
  • Shrines & Temples
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The Etiquette of Shrine Worship: Meaning and Practice of Two Bows, Two Claps, One Bow
神社を訪れた際に「どう参拝すればいいのか分からない」という悩みは多いものです。参拝客の多くは周囲の…
  • How-To
  • Japanese Culture Basics
  • Shrines & Temples