![Dogs don kimonos, receive blessings in place of children in aging Japan Dogs don kimonos, receive blessings in place of children in aging Japan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41700204047_TBPetdogsjpg.jpg)
Dogs don kimonos, receive blessings in place of children in aging Japan
The Zama Shrine hosts Shichi-Go-San rituals where pet parents can pray for the health and happiness of their animals.
Sat Nov 18 2023
![Japan says swarms of tourists defiling sacred Mt Fuji Japan says swarms of tourists defiling sacred Mt Fuji](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81656349427_Fuji.jpg)
Japan says swarms of tourists defiling sacred Mt Fuji
The surge in inbound tourists to Japan has led to extreme levels of pollution and other strains, authorities say.
Mon Sep 11 2023
![Attack on Iran's shrine kills at least one, injures several people - Official Attack on Iran's shrine kills at least one, injures several people - Official](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61691992507_attackIran.jpg)
Attack on Iran's shrine kills at least one, injures several people - Official
At least seven people were wounded, including two workers at the shrine and two pilgrims, and shops in the area had been closed
Mon Aug 14 2023
![Iran's Khamenei vows revenge after deadly attack on Shi'ite pilgrims Iran's Khamenei vows revenge after deadly attack on Shi'ite pilgrims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41666919798_ShahCheraghShrine.jpg)
Iran's Khamenei vows revenge after deadly attack on Shi'ite pilgrims
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the assailants "will surely be punished" and called on Iranians to unite.
Fri Oct 28 2022
![Islamic State claims Iran shrine attack, Iran vows response Islamic State claims Iran shrine attack, Iran vows response](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81666843527_IRAN.jpg)
Islamic State claims Iran shrine attack, Iran vows response
The militant group Islamic State said it carried out an attack on a Shi'ite Muslim shrine in Iran which killed 15 people.
Thu Oct 27 2022
![15 pilgrims dead, 40 missing after cloudburst near Amarnath shrine 15 pilgrims dead, 40 missing after cloudburst near Amarnath shrine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81657342128_TBkashmir.jpg)
15 pilgrims dead, 40 missing after cloudburst near Amarnath shrine
At least 15 pilgrims were killed and dozens were missing on Friday after a cloudburst caused flash floods near a Hindu cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir.
Sat Jul 09 2022
![S.Korea protests against Japan PM Kishida's offering to war dead S.Korea protests against Japan PM Kishida's offering to war dead](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71636534891_FumioKishida.jpg)
S.Korea protests against Japan PM Kishida's offering to war dead
Past offerings have provoked angry responses from Japan's Asian neighbours.
Thu Apr 21 2022
![At least 19 killed in bus crash in central Mexico At least 19 killed in bus crash in central Mexico](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51637982554_MEXICO.jpg)
At least 19 killed in bus crash in central Mexico
The brakes on the bus, which was heading to a local religious shrine in the state of Mexico, failed.
Sat Nov 27 2021
![Sakura selfies: Tokyo enjoys cherry blossoms despite virus warning Sakura selfies: Tokyo enjoys cherry blossoms despite virus warning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51616820634_TOKYO.jpg)
Sakura selfies: Tokyo enjoys cherry blossoms despite virus warning
Many flocked to admire Tokyo's cherry blossoms in full bloom at parks, shrines and rivers despite COVID-19 warnings.
Sat Mar 27 2021
![Meet Kyuta: the 10-year-old, 85-kilo sumo in training Meet Kyuta: the 10-year-old, 85-kilo sumo in training](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/61611020566_TOKYO.jpg)
Meet Kyuta: the 10-year-old, 85-kilo sumo in training
Kyuta was crowned the under-10 world champion, beating out competition from as far afield as the United Kingdom and Ukraine.
Tue Jan 19 2021
![Japanese pray for end to pandemic in annual ice bath ritual at Tokyo shrine Japanese pray for end to pandemic in annual ice bath ritual at Tokyo shrine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/61610268366_TOKYO.jpg)
Japanese pray for end to pandemic in annual ice bath ritual at Tokyo shrine
The shrine added the theme of 'warding off epidemics' to the annual event, which is held on the second Sunday of each year.
Sun Jan 10 2021
![Seven Hindu pilgrims killed in militant attack in Indian Kashmir Seven Hindu pilgrims killed in militant attack in Indian Kashmir](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/51499756218_Indiansecurityforc.jpg)
Seven Hindu pilgrims killed in militant attack in Indian Kashmir
The pilgrims were on their way back from the Amarnath shrine deep in the Himalayas when their bus got caught up in the crossfire near the town of Anantnag, police said.
Tue Jul 11 2017
![Car bomb explodes, kills four in Syria's Homs - state TV Car bomb explodes, kills four in Syria's Homs - state TV](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/71495532933_TruckBomb.jpg)
Car bomb explodes, kills four in Syria's Homs - state TV
Authorities destroyed another vehicle rigged with explosives near a Shi'ite Muslim shrine south of Damascus, the broadcaster and other state media outlets reported.
Tue May 23 2017
![Bangladesh executes three Islamists for 2004 attack on British envoy Bangladesh executes three Islamists for 2004 attack on British envoy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/81492084725_HarkatulJihad.jpg)
Bangladesh executes three Islamists for 2004 attack on British envoy
Their attack on a Muslim shrine killed three people and wounded the then-British high commissioner.
Thu Apr 13 2017
![Twenty tortured, then murdered in Pakistan Sufi shrine - police Twenty tortured, then murdered in Pakistan Sufi shrine - police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/61491129695_Sufishrin.jpg)
Twenty tortured, then murdered in Pakistan Sufi shrine - police
Four others were wounded during the attack on Sunday morning at the shrine on the edge of Sargodha, a remote town in the Punjab region.
Sun Apr 02 2017