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Culture & Customs

⛩️Japanese Trivia Part 3: Why do people bow, clap, and wash their hands at shrines? What’s the deal with those red gates?

🧼 The cleansing ritual at shrinesWhen my Canadian friend Emma visited Tokyo, we stopped by a peaceful shrine surrounded ...
Culture & Customs

⛩️ Japanese Trivia Part 2: What’s the Meaning Behind Torii Gates and the Path to Shrines?

When you visit a shrine in Japan, the first thing you'll notice is a large gate—painted in bright red or made of simple ...
Culture & Customs

⛩️Japanese Trivia Part 1: What’s the Difference Between Shrines and Temples?

When traveling around Japan, it’s common to stumble upon beautiful religious sites—some with bright red gates, others wi...