Fox McCloud's species was settled on because near Nintendo HQ "there was a shrine called Fushimi Inari, which enshrines a fox deity." The animal characters would then be further inspired by the ...
As far as Shinto shrines go (there are about 400 in Kyoto), this one is pretty special. Perched on a wooded hillside in southern Kyoto, Fushimi Inari is a 1,300-year-old temple dedicated to Inari ...
The awe-inspiring Toyokawa Inari Shrine stands as a timeless symbol of spiritual heritage, surrounded by striking red torii gates and countless stone fox statues. Cherry blossoms line the scenic ...