A centuries-old festival in Japan brings Shinto traditions and towering floats to the streets
KYOTO, Japan (AP) โ At the heart of the celebration is Kyotoโs Yasaka Shrine, a Shinto site whose principal deity has long been revered as a protector against calamities. But the shrineโs history also
Religion News Service โ 21 July 2026
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KYOTO, Japan (AP) โ At the heart of the celebration is Kyotoโs Yasaka Shrine, a Shinto site whose principal deity has long been revered as a protector
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