Otaru, a northern Japanese city in Hokkaido, has deployed security guards to address repeated instances of unruly behaviour ...

While Spain's headline trail now attracts up to half a million pilgrims a year, its twin is often uncrowded and offers a ...

There are about 40,000 Shinto shrines that are called “Hachimansha” or “Hachimangu” in Japan. These are headed by Usa Jingu ...

On the first day of my first trip to Japan, I hit my head on a doorway walking towards a talking toilet. This particular ...

Hayama, a beach town one hour away from Tokyo, is home to the Imperial Villa, charming cafes, a commanding view of Fuji, ...

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Should you visit Hakone as a day trip from Tokyo or stay overnight? This complete guide weighs up the options to help you ...

A religious shrine sealed up by the ancestors of Jesus — and preserved for nearly 3,000 years — has been discovered in the ancient heart of Jerusalem. The place of worship, carved into the ...

An estimated two million people make pilgrimages to the site each year to visit the church and the shrine below, the Grotto, where Jesus of Nazareth is believed to have been born. But the region ...

A RELIGIOUS shrine sealed up by the ancestors of Jesus has been discovered in the ancient heart of Jerusalem, frozen in time for nearly 3,000 years. Carved into the rock on the east slope of the ...

With the crashing waves of the Pacific off its coast and vermilion torii gates lining the cliffside, you’ll see why Udo Jingu has been designated a place of scenic beauty. Near the cave shrine, you’ll ...

And while no Twins are likely to be inducted this year, Torii Hunter appears on the ballot for the fifth time. 2025 HALL OF FAME COVERAGE • Ichiro, CC and Wagner elected to Hall • Complete 2025 voting ...