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Step Into Japan: The Art and Ritual of the Temizuya

The Art and Ritual of the Temizuya 💧⛩️ When you enter a Shinto shrine, one of the first things you’ll notice is a small pavilion with water flowing from bamboo spouts into a stone basin. This is the temizuya (手水舎) — the purification spot — and it’s where visitors prepare themselves before approaching the sacred […]

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Step Into Japan: A Brief History of Shinto — From Ancient Traditions to Modern Practice ⛩️

Shinto, often called Japan’s indigenous religion, is more than just rituals and shrines — it’s a deep reflection of Japanese culture, nature, and spirituality. Rooted in centuries of tradition, Shinto connects people to the kami, the spirits present in natural phenomena, objects, and ancestors. Origins and Ancient Practices Shinto doesn’t have a single founder or […]

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