Tokyo’s Sanja Matsuri festival a carnival of bedlam, boozing and even brawling
One of Japan's most colourful festivals, the Sanja Matsuri is a rowdy mix of religious ritual and wild street party Sensoji, ...
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Japanese PM Ishiba condemns Assassin’s Creed video game over cultural disrespect of shrine
The controversy erupted after a promotional video showed players in the game destroying the interior of Itatehyozu Shrine, an actual shrine located in Himeji city.
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Assassin's Creed Shadows day one patch detailed, includes destructible shrine changes after concern over copycats
Ubisoft has quietly updated Assassin's Creed Shadows with a day one patch that includes changes to how players can interact with objects within the game's shrine locations. The change is minor ...
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Orry, 7 others booked for allegedly consuming alcohol near Vaishno Devi shrine; J&K Police promise ‘strict’ action
The Cottage Suit area in Katra, where the group allegedly consumed alcohol, has strict rules against non-vegetarian food and intoxicants due to its proximity to the Vaishno Devi shrine ...
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Uganda’s Born-Again churches face new accountability push in Jinja
The Jinja Christian Leaders’ Fellowship (JCLF), an umbrella organization for Born-Again church leaders, has vowed to close down unregistered churches operating illegally in the area, citing ...
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Apollo gold ring with 'healing serpent' found in 2,000-year-old tomb in Greece
A monumental tomb found near Corinth has revealed several burials, along with artifacts reflecting its later use as a healing shrine. Skip to main content Open menu Close menu ...