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 ...

The film follows a young traveler exploring Kyoto, Japan, during a summer vacation. He experiences the city's rich history, visiting temples, shrines, and parks, while learning about Japanese culture.

In 1941, when the Japanese government was salvaging metal from wherever it could for the looming Pacific War, the nation’s largest Buddhist group readily handed over its temple bells for the ...

Thirteen sumo wrestlers from the Naruto stable, who will compete in the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka from March 9, visited Yakushiji Temple in the city of Nara on February 25. After ...

The oldest religious site in Tokyo is also its most visited. The Senso-ji Temple sees about 30 million annual visitors and its inception dates all the way back to year 628. Despite its claim to ...

This is a sponsored story, created and edited exclusively by Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Tokyo Updates website. Buddhism is one of Japan's leading religions, second only to Japan's native ...

Japan is an alluring destination because of its many juxtapositions. Neon skyscrapers tower over Shinto shrines, and salarymen ride the train next to Harajuku girls. The Land of the Rising Sun ...

Situated on Otowa Mountain in eastern Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple wows travelers with its stunning natural scenery, which visitors say is best viewed from the verandah off the temple's main building.

Kegon-ji Temple is part of the Rinzai sect of Buddhism which worships the Dainichi Nyorai. It’s famous as a temple for those who pray for good luck with matchmaking. The temple is sometimes called ...

Apple Arcade bundles fun mobile games in one monthly subscription. Here’s the complete list of games available in Apple Arcade. Note: Apple Arcade Games List was last updated on March 4, 2025. Over ...

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