Portal:Ancient Japan/DYK/2


 * ...that in Shinto, yorishiro, such as sacred trees, attract spirits, give them a physical space to occupy and make them accessible to people for religious ceremonies?
 * ...that according to a legend, the Heishi rock (pictured) represents the God of the Sea of Japan?
 * ...that the stone "lions" seen at the gates of Shinto shrines are actually Chinese dogs?