The religious landscape of Japan is a fascinating blend of Shintoism, Buddhism, and other traditions. Across cultures, India and Japan share ancient connections through their gods. Many Hindu ...

In Siena, Italy, each neighbourhood asks God’s help for victory by blessing ... men reconnect with Shinto spirits by burning torches painted with their wishes at a mountain shrine.

In ancient Japan, farmers took a day off to honor the gods under cherry blossoms. This tradition, called Hanami, is rooted in Shinto rituals. Today, millions visit parks to see the ephemeral ...