While crowded Kyoto continues to suffer from overtourism, several of Japan’s ancient and soulful sights on the nearby Kii Peninsula, only an hour away, ...

The holy Japanese shinto temple strongly recalls the ancient holy Isrealite temple, which housed a holy of holies section and several gates. Several artifacts in Japan have been traced to Assyrian ...

Large torches were ignited March 12 during the annual "Shuni-e" two-week training of Buddhist priests at Todaiji temple's ...

KYOTO—Researchers may have uncovered the ruins of one of the largest ancient cafeterias for ... was the first case at a Kokubunji temple anywhere in Japan where it is possible to reconstruct ...

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

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

Mount Fuji, Japan: The Majestic Icon of Japan Rising majestically ... Bagan is one of the most awe-inspiring historical sites in Asia, home to thousands of ancient temples and pagodas that date back ...

Ancient people built temples all across the ancient world and dedicated them to a plethora of deities. While some of these structures haven't survived the test of time, some still exist today and ...

A set of documents from more than a thousand years ago that depict the history of cultural exchanges between Japan and China will ... in the possession of Onjoji temple (also known as Miidera ...

Always the centre of attraction, Central Japan oozes personality and character. But do you really know everything about it? Well, there's more magic than meets the eye. Encompassing nine ...