Death is seen as impure and conflicting with the essential purity of Shinto shrines. For the same reason, cemeteries are not built near Shinto shrines. The result of this is that most Japanese have ...

Pets in rich countries are increasingly pampered and treated as prized family members. On the streets of Japan, this contemporary phenomenon manifests daily in the form of people pushing a stroller ...

During Sunday’s Shinto-style funeral at the station where she served, Tama became a goddess You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. TOKYO — Tama the ...