Torii gates are iconic symbols found throughout Shinto shrines in Japan. They mark the crossing between the normal world to the sacred world. In ancient Japan, they were traditionally made of wood or ...

Jinja (shrines) are everywhere in Japan—more than 100,000! They’re not hard to spot. The entryway to a shrine is marked by a large torii (gate). This is in contrast to Buddhist temples that do not ...

Tucked deep in the mountains of Hanno, Saitama, Nenogongen Tenryuji is one of those rare temples where Shinto and Buddhist ...

Maria del Mar ‘Marimar’ Perez Banus, known for her dynamic presence on social media, found herself in hot water after posting a now-deleted video on her Instagram account. The footage depicted Perez ...

Shinto torii gate and tetrapods, Noto Peninsula, Japan. Japan, high on the bucket list for many travelers due to its popular culture, food, history and art, but often unaffordable for many or ...

A 5,000-signature petition for the demolition of a well-known Freeport landmark has been launched and has already exceeded 50 percent of its signature target. The Torii Gate at the International ...

Dezeen Showroom: made of wood and brass, the Torii bench by London-based furniture maker Ultramar Studio has a sculptural shape based on Japanese torii gates. The Torii bench features a striking ...