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In secular Japan, what draws so many to temples and shrines? Stamp collecting and tradition
During other seasons, Japanese flock to Buddhist Bon dances ... connect the struggling shrines and temples with potential visitors interested in history, architecture or the stamps, a young ...
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Yamagata: Heartland of Wood Architecture
On this episode of Journeys in Japan, American architect James Lambiasi visits a hot spring resort where the main street is lined with hotels built from timber; an ancient Buddhist temple where ...
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Japan: 10 iconic temples and shrines you need to visit
Hōryū-ji Temple is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan, dating back to the 7th century. It is famous for its preserved wooden architecture, including the legendary Yumedono, or "Dream ...
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Nara National Museum to show best of Japan’s Buddhist art
NARA—The Nara National Museum has unveiled the details of its first full-scale exhibition devoted to national treasures, which will bring together Japan ... from Buddhist temples and treasures ...