BEIJING: A domesticated feline at a temple in China has been dubbed the "high-five cat" because of the manner in which it ...

Mount Koya's tranquil trails lead to hidden temples, inviting you to hike through history and find peace in the stillness.

The “Greekness” of the Terracotta Army went viral, but archaeologists in China were skeptical of the influence of Greek art.

When all progressive political thought have acknowledged Bodh Gaya’s identity as a Buddhist shrine, what stops political ...

Among Korea’s rarest and most beautiful religious artifacts, the Goryeo Period Buddhist paintings were largely lost due to ...

Rain of Ruin, a new study by war expert Richard Overy, decisively shows that the atomic bombs didn’t force the Japanese ...

This historic neighborhood has a long history of Japanese immigrants in the area, making it one of the most vibrant (and ...

MATSUYAMA -- A tea ceremony event using a "mobile tea ceremony room" crafted by carpenters specializing in building Shinto ...

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 an era of rapid urbanisation and cultural diversity, India’s cities are becoming increasingly interconnected hubs of ideologies, traditions and communities. While this convergence brings immense ...

KYOTO—Kanbe Juzu Ten, a long-established manufacturer and wholesaler of Buddhist prayer beads in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, has begun offering “genderless beads” that can be used by both men and women. At ...