A "great bathing" event to clean one of the largest bronze statues of Kobo Daishi in Japan was held at Imayama Daishi temple in the city of Nobeoka, M･･･ ...

An iconic floating shrine, a stunning pagoda, free-roaming deer, gorgeous nature, and cozy traditional inns can all be found ...

TOKYO - The head of the Unification Church’s Japan branch vowed to fight a court order revoking its legal protections, following a scandal over fundraising practices and links to the ...

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world to lounge in natural pools and bliss out. The country is home to ...

Myanmar's isolated military junta has issued a rare plea for international help after an earthquake killed at least 144 people, with warnings the number would likely rise.

Goshuin paper cutouts offered by some shrines and temples have been gaining popularity for their artistic designs which often feature seasonal motifs. Goshuin usually refers to a stamp given by a ...

The following new temple presidents and matrons have been called to serve by the First Presidency. They will begin their service in September or when the new temples are dedicated. Sister Cabrera is ...

South Korean police detained a man suspected of performing an ancestral rite that later grew into the country’s worst wildfire, killing at least 26 people and destroying ancient temples.

The WIN Convention’s resolutions now serve as a blueprint for policy change, urging stakeholders to translate discussions ...

The HSBC Singapore 7s tournament this week will feature a modified format, with 12 teams divided into four pools of three.