Tsubosakadera temple in Takatori, Nara Prefecture, is known as a place where people can come to pray for eye diseases to be ...

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

The Koumano Kodo pilgrimage trail is home to some of Japan's most spiritual sites with temples, shrines and beautiful forests ...

A special exhibition is now running at the Tokyo ... the death of Buddhist Saint Kuya (903-972). The Asahi Shimbun is among the sponsors of “The Saint Kuya and Rokuharamitsuji Temple ...

On one side of the table sits a Scottish lobster fisherman and an English PE teacher and across from them, two young girls ...

Each temple visit serves as a gateway to Buddhist wisdom, fostering serenity and introspection amidst Japan's most peaceful ...

The oldest religious site in Tokyo is also its ... nearly the entire temple was razed). The Senso-ji Temple is dedicated to Asakusa Kannon, the Buddhist god of mercy and happiness.

Cherry blossom season is a magical time everyone should experience. Don't know where to start? We've highlighted lovely spots ...

A set of documents from more than a thousand years ago that depict the history of cultural exchanges between Japan and China ... and later donated to Tokyo’s Zojoji temple--was not approved.

This town in Japan is only 30 minutes by train from Tokyo. Here's why this underrated destination is perfect for history ...

A historic hotel with its own shrine for weddings and a stunning art collection offers a unique insight into Japanese culture ...