Kyoto, Nara, and other such historic cities have numerous famous temples. Visitors can enjoy them in a number of ways, including taking a stroll on the temple grounds and marveling at the Buddha ...

The head temple of the Myoshin-ji Temple school of the Rinzai sect. It is Japan's largest Zen temple, with 46 sub-temples. After Emperor Hanazono (the 95th Emperor of Japan) shaved his head and became ...

2, 2025. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) TOKYO (AP) — Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried soybeans thrown at them in ...

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To help travellers make the most of their visit, experts at JR Pass have shared essential tips for exploring Japan’s shrines and temples. Haroun Khan, founder and owner of JR Pass comments ...

Want to relive that Japanese holiday, or get your eye in before you head overseas? You're in luck, because Melbourne is full of top-tier Japanese restaurants. Whether you’re craving sushi, ramen, ...

Every day, hundreds of people visit Ryoanji Temple to see its Zen rock garden – which is probably the most famous of its kind in Japan. Located in Kyoto's northern outskirts, the temple was ...

This fantasy diorama took 5 weeks to make! It is 87x87 cm and consists of fantasy elements inspired by Lord of the Rings, Wheel of Time, etc. How many references can you find on the sign-post?

DALIAN, China -- The number of Japanese residents in China sank below 100,000 for the first time in 20 years in 2024 as rising wages and political risks impact how Japanese corporations operate in ...

He added that this was the first case at a Kokubunji temple anywhere in Japan where it is possible to reconstruct its cafeteria.

Fraser Residence Nankai, Osaka, located in the Nanba district, has started accepting bookings from those eager to see the faithfully reproduced diorama of a Nankai Electric Railway Co. line.