Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried ...

Each of these temples and shrines offers a unique cultural and spiritual experience. Be sure to pay a visit during your next ...

(Mainichi/Sho Ohara)=Click/tap photo for more images. NAGOYA -- "It's just like ... the only officially recognized Tibetan temple in Japan. One of the most eye-catching features at the hilltop ...

From unique traditions to historic craftsmanship, discover the must-experience highlights of the iconic Kiyomizu-dera temple ...

the only officially recognized Tibetan temple in Japan. One of the most eye-catching features at the hilltop temple, known as a power spot and considered good fortune for matchmaking, is its ...

Meet the mistress of Nara’s last geisha house — a remarkable woman who’s on a mission to keep this complex tradition alive in ...

Japan’s unique relationship to faith is on full display during the final week of the year: People celebrate Christmas with an exchange of presents, ring Buddhist temple bells on New Year’s Eve ...

The world welcomes the Year of the Snake for Lunar New Year on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. See how various countries celebrate ...

SANBAGAWA, Gunma Prefecture--Benmou Suzuki’s dilapidated 420-year-old temple, located deep in the forest near a tiny Japanese mountain village, hardly looks like prized real estate. Yet the monk ...

Always the centre of attraction, Central Japan oozes personality and character. But do you really know everything about it? Well, there's more magic than meets the eye. Encompassing nine ...