HATSUKAICHI, Hiroshima Prefecture--The famed “floating” torii gate of Itsukushimajinja shrine, a World Heritage site under repair, was revealed for the first time in about three and a half years.

It gained further attention in 2018 when the torii gate was designated as one of the ... for anime fans from around the country who visit real-life locations featured in their favorite title.

Torii gates are significant symbols in Japanese culture ... and defended their decision to depict Yasuke, who is based on a ...

On a brilliant, sunny day, I float through a beautiful Japanese garden, a bright vermillion torii gate to my left and workers to my right. As I enter the sake house in this virtual world, I move my ...