Kiyomizu-dera, perched on a hill in Kyoto, is one of Japan's most iconic temples. It is best known for its nail-free wooden ...

KYOTO--Shortly before 7 a.m. one day in early fall, guests gathered in the first-floor lobby of the ... Not long ago, this centuries-old temple, resting serenely in Japan’s ancient capital ...

Tatami, cushions and futon--collectively referred to as Shikimono--evolved in the imperial palace, shrines and temples to suit the Japanese custom of sitting and sleeping on the floor. But ...

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 ...