A 65-year-old U.S. citizen was detained by Japanese police on charges of vandalizing the wooden torii gate of one of ... an investigation after finding a symbol meaning "death" in two places ...

the gate also serves as the symbol of Miyajima island, where the shrine stands. The current gate is the ninth-generation torii. The first one is believed to have been built during the rule of ...

A place where tradition and modernity meet, Toyokawa invites visitors to explore its sacred temples, vibrant landscapes, and cultural treasures. The awe-inspiring Toyokawa Inari Shrine stands as a ...