They crash through the roof of a shrine steeped in the visual language of Japanese Shinto architecture, awakening with the requisite amnesia of a role-playing hero. This framing immediately sets the ...

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Hiroshi Oe, 53, a distinguished, Shinto-influenced modernist, is represented by a new balconied suburban high school, plus a $745,000, six-story cultural hall (“Almost like a dream girl,” says ...

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As the World’s Fair opens in Osaka, Japan, the event’s architect tells CNN that Expo 2025 is about unity — and the possibilities of timber.

Shinto Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar, which has two locations on the West Side, is preparing to open on the East Side.

The Sentinelese have a history of resisting contact with outsiders, often responding aggressively to boats that approach their shores. Their way of life is preserved due to this isolation, making the ...

Known for its iconic "floating" torii gate, Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island is a stunning example of Shinto architecture set against the backdrop of lush forests and the Seto Inland Sea.

Architecture Arthur Erickson's Museum of Anthropology at UBC has been given a new lease of life in Vancouver After an extensive renovation, The Museum of Anthropology is part Shinto shrine, part ...

Each of these temples and shrines offers a unique cultural and spiritual experience. Be sure to pay a visit during your next trip to Japan.