Are Shinto and Buddhism truly separate in Japan—or two parts of the same cultural fabric? This deep dive examines how Buddhist philosophy and Shinto kami worship coevolved over 1,500 years.

plus a little freelance writing), and have a couple vivid memories of finding once-familiar roads entirely blocked by Shinto festivals, exuberant crowds carrying sacred sculptures and objects on ...

THE LARGEST AND most active Shinto shrine in the mainland United States, and arguably the North American continent, is not in Seattle. Nor is it in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose or any ...

Shinto is Japan’s indigenous spiritual tradition, but unlike most religions, it has no single founder, sacred text, or strict doctrines. Instead, it revolves around the veneration of Kami ...

LYNDHURST, Ohio – Shinto Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar is expanding. The restaurant, which has locations in Strongsville and Westlake, is moving east with a spot at Legacy Village.

CAMP ZAMA, Japan – Several Shinto priests from the renowned Meiji Jingu Shrine toured this installation Thursday as part of an ongoing effort to increase interfaith dialogue with the unit ...

Sheng Long Yu opened Shinto Japanese Steakhouse in Strongsville 20 years ago. Since then, he has gone on to open a dozen more restaurants, including Kenko Sushi, Hell’s Fried Chicken ...

Shinto believers gathered at the Kanda Myojin shrine in Tokyo to participate in the annual cold water endurance ceremony. Photographs captured the moment men in white loincloths and headbands ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Shinto shrines are uncomplicated. They have a pared-down Japanese style that contrasts with the ornate exuberance of Catholic ...

In April, the city council was presented with a proposal that would build a replica of a Japanese Shinto Shrine, much like the one that once existed at the corner of West Plum and South State streets.