Hi, I’m Puchiko! 😊⛩️ In my other article ([link]), I explained how Japan has “eight million gods”—countless deities found in nature and daily life. But here’s the surprising part: in Japan, even humans can become gods. And not just a…
Hi, I’m Puchiko! 😊⛩️ Hey you, curious about Japan! Have you ever heard the phrase “Japan has eight million gods” (yaoyorozu no kami)? It doesn’t literally mean 8,000,000 gods—instead, it’s an old way of saying “countless gods”. Why? Because in…
Hi, I’m Puchiko! ⛩️✨ When you travel around Japan, you’ll notice many red torii gates and magnificent temple gates. For many overseas visitors, shrines and temples look the same—but actually, Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are very different, each with…
Hi, I’m Puchiko!🙏✨ Japan has just as many beautiful Buddhist temples as it does Shinto shrines. But many travelers wonder: “How is a temple different from a shrine?” and “What should I do when visiting a temple?” Don’t worry—temple etiquette…
Hi, I’m Puchiko! ⛩️✨ These days, I often see many overseas visitors at Japanese shrines and temples. It’s such a unique cultural experience that it can feel confusing at first. But don’t worry—visiting a Shinto shrine is actually very simple…