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Steven Ericson
Steven Ericson is a college geography professor and travel writer based in Greater Tokyo. He grew up in suburban Atlanta and fell in love with Minor League Baseball while traveling to games throughout the Southeast with his dad in the early-1990s. Ericson regularly writes about craft beer, culture, running, and sports (especially baseball). You can catch Steven's latest move on his website stevenonthemove.com or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Beyond Baseball: Overview of Buddhism and Shinto in Japan
According to the Government of Japan’s Agency for Culture Affairs 2018 study on religion, 69% of Japanese people practice Shinto, 66.7% practice Buddhism, 1.5% practice Christianity, and 6.2% practice other religions. No, that’s not a typo – the total exceeds…
Beyond Baseball: Notable Places to Visit in Kyoto
Estimates say there are 1,600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines in Kyoto. Regardless of precise numbers, many of Japan’s best-known temples and shrines reside in the former imperial capital. Images from many of these places grace guidebooks and brochures…
Beyond Baseball: Notable Shrines and Temples To Visit in Tokyo
Although numbers are unclear, estimates say that Japan has approximately 75,000 Buddhist temples and 80,000 Shinto shrines. Many of the most popular shrines and temples are found in Kyoto, but Tokyo has plenty that are also historically significant and equally…