Photo of the Day SHINTO, SHRINEHatsumode: First shrine visit of the YearJanuary 2, 2023 photo©Japanbyweb.com Waiting for the first prayer of the year at a shrine in Sagamihara city, Kanagawa Prefecture. You may also travel to:Fushimi in AutumnSakura at Yasukuni ShrineZeniarai Benten Shrine in KamakuraKuri Matsuri, the Chestnut FestivalHanazono Shrine in ShinjukuHakusan Jinja: Hydrangeas in TokyoShizuoka: Ogushi ShrineHiking at Mt. Myoho-ga-takeSengen Shrine in historic Shikemichi, NagoyaIzumo-taisha