Bhikkhu Sanghasena The ongoing debates surrounding the Mahabodhi Temple Management Act, 1949, underscore a deeper issue of ...

The film "Human Face of Japan" explores Japan's cultural evolution from its ancient animist practices to modern Shinto and Buddhist traditions, highlighting the impact of post-war economic growth on ...

The Japan Tourism Agency's 2nd Travel Awards recently recognized tour offerings that create value for both travelers and ...

The 70km Shimanami Kaido, webbed with fishing harbours, hillside citrus orchards and historic shrines, is often regarded as ...

“In 2030, we want the goal to [reach] 60 million people. … We will make an effort to increase [and] welcome more tourists ...

Nara is an ancient capital that flourished as the capital of Japan, with a strong Buddhist cultural heritage. Its food ...

Buddhism is practiced in various parts of the world and the Ancient Greeks played a significant role in the mission of ...

Fed-up Japanese locals have revealed their pet peeves ... including visitors taking the time to learn more about the culture and etiquette that’s expected of them. So, when a curious tourist ...

It was a must." The show was broadcast at a time of Japan's transformation into a global cultural powerhouse, its animation and film studios producing content seen the world over. But many Korean ...

The harmony between innovative technology and deep-rooted cultural practices of Japan, an archipelagic country, is widely known around the world. The unique cultural landscape built by the nation of ...

The city, known as the cultural capital of Japan, is home to numerous Buddhist temples, the Imperial Palace, Shinto shrines, traditional wooden houses and meticulously kept gardens – all make ...

In considering the unchanging sentiments that underlie Japanese culture, the first thing that comes to mind is the Heian period (794–1185). This was a crucial period for the formulation of ...