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

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

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

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 ...

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

including Fukiji Temple, a National Treasure that's over a thousand years old. This is also the birthplace of the spiritual ...

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

Tokyo officials were overjoyed after the Japanese capital was named the world’s best large city in a leading U.S. travel ...

Facing the Seto Inland Sea, this city is famous for Jinnein and Kannonji, the 68th and 69th temples of the 88 Shikoku pilgrimage route.