The Nakasendo road still exists in its entirety - as do dozens of the post towns it weaves between - and can form an epic ...

If we talk about the number of fatalities and the degree of destruction, three major disasters stand out in Japan. Two are ...

With the newly opened Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER as your base, you can explore the shrines of Higashiyama and sample the mochi at Nishiki Market with ease. The ideal spot to unwind ...

Wax, Stone, Light has now expanded with three new models this year ... these new configurations consist of a pendant lamp and two wall-mounted lamps – one rounded and one with more linear shapes. The ...

Explore the historic city of Kyoto with this stunning drone footage, capturing the elegance of ancient temples, serene gardens, and the iconic Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari shrines. Experience ...

The country's rich cultural heritage can be seen in its temples, shrines, tea ceremonies, and festivals. Some of the most iconic sites include Kyoto's ancient temples and the historic capital city of ...

I’d expected to see people placing items on the old stone shrine, but instead, I’d stumbled upon a group of pagan women (and one barefoot man) holding a ritual. They circled a fire ...

For 75 years, the 10-acre Pacific Palisades property has been a sanctuary for people of all faiths. Its lush grounds include a historic houseboat, shingled windmill and the thousand-year-old ...

Tales of the miraculous have always encircled the Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine. The story of its 1950 founding goes that the spiritual guru Paramahansa Yogananda purchased the 10-acre ...

At least 40 shrines (mazar, sufi graveyards, dargahs) in the country have been targeted in 44 incidents of attack since August 4 last year, the government has said, citing police reports.

Taking a stroll through Kyoto’s streets will let you see what Japan’s buildings, gardens and shops looked like in the past. Explore the city’s renowned temples and shrines, including Kinkakuji Temple, ...

A search is under way to trace up to 30 missing fragments of the Stone of Destiny - the ancient coronation stone of Scottish kings. The pieces were separated from the artefact when it was secretly ...