As Japan’s population falls and interest ... them from being targeted by dubious buyers. And when big earthquakes hit, often damaging temples and shrines, agency officials visit religious ...

Japan’s unique relationship to faith is on full display during the final week of the year: People celebrate Christmas with an exchange of presents, ring Buddhist temple bells on New Year’s Eve ...

Due to the saying that people are able to live healthily for a year when they are exposed to the sparks, when the torches were swung around, people who came to visit the temple cheered. Japanese ...

Situated on Otowa Mountain in eastern Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple wows travelers with its stunning natural scenery, which visitors say is best viewed from the verandah off the temple's main building.