An American tourist was arrested after he allegedly used his fingernails to carve five letters into a gate at the Meiji Jingu ...

Now that summer has loosened its torrid grip, a trip to this outdoor museum in the western Tokyo suburbs is a perfect way to ...

The antics of tourists in places of religious worship never cease to amaze. In Japan, there's much talk about an American ...

The service is available in Japanese and English. Tourists from Japan and abroad are already touring the temple grounds with their smartphones in hand, comparing the actual scenery with the VR images.

Restoration work at the site of a "key" ancient Egyptian temple is revealing long-hidden colorful details in its decorations. The Temple of Esna, located on the west bank of the Nile over 30 miles ...

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. The Japanese government is said to have made ...

Japan will designate Buddhist Manpuku-ji Temple in Kyoto as a national treasure, and six other structures as important cultural properties. A meeting at the Agency for Cultural Affairs reached the ...

A Chilean woman has faced criticism after posting a video on Instagram showing her hanging from a torii shrine gate and doing pullups in sync with music during a visit to Japan. The woman ...

The most ephemeral of all Japanese prints, fans depicting popular Kabuki actors, beauties, and landscapes were common during the Edo period (1615–1868). They came in two shapes: the folding fan (ōgi) ...

Community Durga Pujas in Ranchi showcase diverse themes, captivating visitors with replicas of Ayodhya's Ram temple and Jharkhand's tribal art. Various committees use artistic decorations to offer ...

Are there really seventy-two seasons in the country? Why are Ganesha idols in Japanese temples hidden from public view? Globe-trotting journalist Pallavi Aiyar moves to Japan and takes an in-depth ...