In the past, Japanese funerals were deeply rooted in Buddhist and Shinto traditions. They were often held at ... many families place ashes in family graves or temple ossuaries. In recent years, ...

The coastline here is as beautiful as it is battered, in a region that has traditionally seen few tourists. But that’s ...

a Buddhist temple, and a Shinto shrine. The artificial island was initially devoid of greenery, but from 1910 onward, crops were planted on apartment roofs. The high-rise complex here, with its ...

French gaming giant Ubisoft is under fire in Japan just weeks ahead of the launch of its highly anticipated game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The game, scheduled for release on March 20, has sparked ...

From strolling under the iconic torii gates of Fushimi Inari Taisha to immersing yourself in the sacred atmosphere of traditional Shinto shrines ... pagoda at Toji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage ...

First on any Sapporo itinerary is Odori Park, a sprawling park smack dab in the heart of the city. This outdoor attraction ...

Near midnight I wandered out to a small Shinto shrine where a row of stone ... A Buddhist priest prays at the Koukokuji Temple, a columbarium containing more than 2,000 LED-lit Buddha statues.

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Each weapon has their own skill tree with fierce attacks that, when used, turn everything momentarily black and white (with a smattering ... I enjoyed the side jobs that had me entering Shinto temples ...

The Kinkauji Temple is found in the Yamashiro region of Japan. It is located within the northern part of Kyoto city.