The Zen temple’s official ... topped with a shiny phoenix ornament. The top two stories are covered with gold-leaf plating--all that glitters is gold! Both the Osaka and Kyoto works of ...

Mention Tokyo and you’ll hear rave reviews from anyone who has been there. The food! The people! The shopping! Share that you’ll be traveling solo, and you may find they add a few caveats. “The ...

was "kin," meaning "gold" or "money." As in the past, Seihan Mori, chief priest of Kyoto's iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, wrote the character of the year on a large board at the temple in the city's ...

The Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation announced on Dec. 12 that the kanji character for 2024, which expresses the state ...

a gold crown and a gold chain were stolen from the idol of a Jain temple. Considering the gravity of the situation, Swargate police registered a case and initiated search of the accused.

Situated on Otowa Mountain in eastern Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple wows travelers with its stunning natural scenery, which visitors say is best viewed from the verandah off the temple's main building.

Chris Temple, founder, editor and publisher of the National Investor, outlined the main factors he sees impacting the gold price heading into 2025, saying the yellow metal will undoubtedly move ...

The price of gold could hit $3,000 an ounce next year as central bankers continue to scoop up the precious metal, Samantha Dart, the co-head of commodities research at Goldman Sachs, said.

Many suggested combining a stop here with a visit to the Golden Pavilion since the two sit within walking distance of each other. Though it is not the most popular temple in Kyoto, Ryoanji still ...

Goldman Sachs sees gold rising 11%to $3,000 an ounce by the end of 2025. The bank doubled down on its forecast this week despite emerging headwinds that have chipped away at the precious metal's ...

Gold looks set to post its strongest yearly performance in 45 years after marking multiple record highs throughout 2024, with central-bank demand among the metal’s biggest drivers. Policy ...