Whether you’re seeking the serenity of ancient temples, the thrill of winter sports or the vibrant energy of a bustling ...

If you've ever considered visiting Japan, this might be the best year to make that dream a reality. In 2023, Conde Nast Traveler subscribers voted Japan as the ...

[Photo/Agencies] TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Thursday sent a ritual offering to the notorious Yasukuni Shrine, a symbol of the country's past brutal militarism, on the occasion ...

Inari is the most worshipped god in the entire Shinto religion, being the god of rice, agriculture, sake, and fertility. He's ...

A kemari ancient football festival was held at Tanzan Shinto shrine in the city of Sakurai, Nara Prefecture. Eight people in ...

KARATSU, Saga -- Fourteen gorgeous floats recently paraded through the streets to lively calls and music during Karatsu ...

Religious beliefs appear to be on the decline in Japan over the past two decades, particularly among males. That was among ...

At 3,776 meters, Mount Fuji is Japan's loftiest summit and a beacon of spiritual reverence. Since the Heian period (794-1185) ...

Doburoku, a traditional Japanese unfiltered liquor, is making a comeback after being banned since 1899. Known for its sweet, ...

Despite the growing throngs of attendees, it’s the smaller details of the Kurama Fire Festival that add up to more than the ...

Bullet trains are a popular way to traverse Japan, but even on the country’s largest main island of Honshu, they cannot ...