Nikko, located in Tochigi Prefecture, served as the spiritual center of the Tokugawa Shogunate, founded during Japan’s Edo ...

Thought-provoking posts on social media by abbot attract big online following, actual visits to Buddhist temple A Buddhist temple in Japan with more than 400 years of history has found a way to ...

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto sits on a hill in the historic Higashiyama Ward of Kyoto. It's near many sites, such as the ...

South Korea has yet to return an ancient Buddhist statue one year after the country's Supreme Court ruled that it belongs to a Japanese temple.

“Now, there’s all kinds of food at them.” We tried tuna four ways — powdered tuna, showered over french fries, bluefin tuna ...

A new tour held at Shakujoji Temple, in the city of Kawaguchi in Saitama Prefecture,allows visitors to experience a day in ...

Nor was China, the alleged terminus of the Silk Roads in most versions of its conception, ever the main destination of ...

Long-standing tensions between Japan and South Korea have reached a symbolic peak over a Buddhist statue stolen from Kannonji Temple on the Japanese island of Tsushima and transported to South Korea ...

Known as one of the Shakti Peethas, this temple is famed for its intricate architecture and ancient history, dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi. Located near Tirupati, this temple is dedicated to ...

The inscription, dating back to the 16th century CE, details the construction of the Hanuman temple by a Kurma Mudali, son of Tammu Mudali, under the guidance of Lord Jagannath of Puri.INTACH ...

Explore iconic temples, savour delicious street food, and shop till you drop – this guide brings you the most fun things to ...