Steve Lee Hayes carved letters onto a pillar of a gate of a shrine in Shibuya and was arrested on suspicion of property ...

As far as his family’s religion, he notes a Buddhist temple next to his grandfather’s home in Shiga prefecture. Yoshida says, “I like both Shinto’s appreciation of nature and ancestors ...

The antics of tourists in places of religious worship never cease to amaze. In Japan, there's much talk about an American ...

Whether you’re seeking the serenity of ancient temples, the thrill of winter sports or the vibrant energy of a bustling ...

Inari is the most worshipped god in the entire Shinto religion, being the god of rice, agriculture, sake, and fertility. He's ...

At 3,776 meters, Mount Fuji is Japan's loftiest summit and a beacon of spiritual reverence. Since the Heian period (794-1185) ...

KYOTO--Cultural treasures usually off-limits to the public are unveiled at Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines and other facilities across the ancient capital as part of a fall exhibition. The ...

The city of Nara in Japan is known for its sacred deer. The deer are believed to be messengers of the gods and have roamed ...

Also within in the complex is the Jishu Shrine, a red-lacquered temple dedicated to Okuninushi-no-mikoto, the Shinto god of love. Visitors who can successfully walk between two stones outside of ...

“Like a little meditation?” I venture. “Exactly,” he replies, emphatically, validating our shared moment of mindfulness.