As Japan’s population falls and interest in religion declines, there are fewer people to contribute to the upkeep of the country’s numerous temples and shrines. Suzuki’s Mikaboyama temple ...

Every winter Mount Rokko adds a snow park to its many leisure facilities. A short train ride and cable car from downtown Kobe ...

Uncover the hidden gems and must-see landmarks of Tokyo. From historic temples to futuristic skyscrapers, Tokyo has it all.

Heso Daikon, or Navel Daikon, Reaches Peak Production in Japan; Specialty Daikon to Hit Store Shelves in Miyagi Pref. in Early Feb. MARUMORI, Miyagi — Production of heso daikon radish, a local ...

With direct flights from India and a growing love for all things Japanese, now is the perfect time to tick Japan off your ...

Togakushi Shrine comprises five distinct shrine buildings: Okusha, Chusha, Kuzuryusha, Hokosha and Hinomikosha. Each shrine honors different deities from Japan’s Shinto sect. Visitors often trek ...

It is said that the face of the statue was specially designed by the late Saburo Wakasa, an Akita native, to resemble that of a Japanese woman ... temples and shrines. In another Japanesque ...

Kochi residents have a reputation for enjoying a drink or two.

Herschel Hepler was browsing Google Images to practice his paleography mdash the study of historical writing systems mdash ...