Everyone goes to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Why not try spots like the bustling port of Yokohama or the serene monasteries of ...

Within the stunningly decorated wooden walls of an immense temple in Kyoto, you'll find an unusual artifact of human hair ...

Kyoto's most famous spots are scattered throughout the city Around Kyoto Station, the city’s main hub, easily connects with famous sights like Kinkaku-ji Temple (the Golden Pavilion) and Nijo-jo ...

The homeless menace accused of vandalizing six Manhattan Buddhist and Taoist temples – including hurling a Buddha statue out the window – was cut loose in court Wednesday night thanks to ...

This historical association dates back to the 16th century when Toyotomi Hideyoshi consolidated and controlled temples in the city. Today, the street still bears traces of Kyoto's past as an ancient ...

Listen to Story A video showed a tourist climbing Buddhist statue in Thailand She was seen plucking ... outrage after a tourist was spotted climbing a Buddhist statue at a temple in Thailand to pluck ...

Those seeking a more “Zen” vacation can relax in outdoor hot springs, explore an art-filled island, or join Buddhist monks for morning chants. Here are 10 not-to-be-missed experiences to ...

A discreet little ryokan, which is a traditional Japanese hotel, just outside Kyoto. I feel torn saying ... then visit all the temples there: Sanzen-in, Jikkō-in, Hōsen-in, Raigō-in.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This February 2025 image provided by the Apsara National Authority, shows a headless statue excavated by ...

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Archaeologists in Cambodia are celebrating an unexpected find at the country’s centuries-old Angkor temple complex: the torso of a statue of Buddha that matches a ...

a short distance from many of Kyoto’s most attractive temples. Kyoto has long attracted graduates interested in the cultural and academic sides of Japan. The university provides English-taught ...

KYOTO–--A razor related to a ... the founder of one of the largest Buddhist sects in Japan. A ceremony was held at Shoren-in temple here on March 14 to loan the razor to Higashi Honganji temple ...