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

Nestled in the heart of the Honshu mountains, Takayama’s nickname is “the little Kyoto of the Alps,” and for good reason: its ...

I visited the Japanese city amid government crackdowns on ‘paparazzi tourists’ who harass working geishas. Parts of the ...

But now the simple traditional wooden plaything, designated as part of the country’s cultural heritage, is under threat. Once a popular souvenir for pilgrims visiting the famous Shinto shrine ...

USA, Oita — There are about 40,000 Shinto shrines that are called “Hachimansha” or “Hachimangu” in Japan. These are headed by Usa Jingu shrine in Usa, Oita Prefecture, which will celebrate the 1,300th ...

Hindu deities have significantly influenced Japanese culture through Buddhism, blending into Shinto traditions. Goddess ...

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has designated three churches in Manila, Quezon City, and San Mateo, Rizal as national shrines. In a statement Sunday, the CBCP said that the ...

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Every day, hundreds of people visit Ryoanji Temple to see its Zen rock garden – which is probably the most famous of its kind in Japan. Located in Kyoto's northern outskirts, the temple was ...

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) officially designated three churches as national shrines on Saturday, Jan. 25. The Archdiocesan Shrine of Mary, Queen of Peace (EDSA Shrine) ...