In the fall of 2020, the town of Tsushima’s Watazumi Shrine was damaged by a typhoon that struck the area, destroying one of its torii gates that rises out of the bay waters adjacent to the shrine. In ...

Mugen Train’ blends Buddhist impermanence, Shinto philosophy and samurai ethics into a lesson on courage and suffering.

It is not seen as something negative or to be dreaded but is viewed as an opportunity to encourage discipline and ...

In an age where video games often tread a fine line between entertainment and cultural representation, Ubisoft's new installment of the "Assassin's Creed" series has ignited significant controversy. A ...

A Shinto shrine that's believed to have influenced a similar location in Ghost of Tsushima has reportedly banned tourists after an undisclosed incident involving foreigners. Named Watazumi Shrine, the ...

The Watatsumi Shrine in Tsushima City, Nagasaki, has announced a ban on all visitors following a “grave and unforgivable act ...

An iconic Japanese shrine that Ghost of Tsushima fans helped repair has now banned all tourists after an “unforgivable” act was committed.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishida says any real-world attempts to mimic 'Assassin's Creed Shadows' will not be tolerated ...

The real Watazumi Shrine, which can be found in Ghost of Tsushima, announced it is banning international and domestic ...

Many have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, ...

Japan's Prime Minister condemns Assassin’s Creed Shadows for its portrayal of a real-life Shinto shrine, calling it cultural ...