Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried ...

Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried ...

Japan’s annual ritual of “mame-maki,” or bean-throwing, at Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines and homes sees people marking ...

Japan’s annual ritual of “mame-maki,” or bean-throwing, at Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines and homes sees people marking “setsubun,” the last day of the winter in the Japanese lunar ...

Also within in the complex is the Jishu Shrine, a red-lacquered temple dedicated to Okuninushi-no-mikoto, the Shinto god of love. Visitors who can successfully walk between two stones outside of ...

Perched on a wooded hillside in southern Kyoto, Fushimi Inari is a 1,300-year-old temple dedicated to Inari, the Shinto deity of rice and sake (Japanese rice wine). The shrine complex dates back ...

Walking further will take you to the Sensō-ji, the city’s oldest and most popular temple ... honouring the most loyal dog in Japan’s history. To contrast the hustle and bustle, there’s the Meiji Jingu ...

The Land of the Rising Sun is an excellent child-friendly destination, as long as you do your homework first. Here are 15 ...

Kyoto’s more than 1,600 temples and 400 shrines offer a wonderful opportunity to experience Japan’s blending of Buddhist and Shinto religions. Arrange a local tour guide through your hotel ...

Who doesn't love a Japanese garden? The peace, harmony and beauty of these spaces is appealing to so many of us. Whether ...