From tipping etiquette to public transit norms, these are the most important things you need to know before visiting Japan.

This lesser-visited town in Japan is a dream destination featuring hot springs, rich history, and breathtaking scenery for an ...

A scholar of Buddhism explains authentic ways to engage deeply with the tradition, ranging from short meditation retreats to full ordination as a monastic.

The 1,300-year-old Gounsa temple in Uiseong County, a major Buddhist landmark, was burned to the ground with its ceremonial bell the only piece appearing somewhat intact, according to photos from ...

Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — A centuries-old Buddhist temple has been destroyed as South Korea struggles to contain ‘unprecedented’ wildfires ravaging the country’s southeast that have ...

KYOTO--Inspired by a priest’s belief that Buddhist practices should evolve, the bodhisattva of compassion and mercy has manifested himself as a robot at a temple here. The android edition of ...

The Sancheong wildfire, which began last Friday, has also injured six people and burned down over two dozen buildings and two Buddhist temples. The fire then spread to Hadong, leaving nearly 600 ...

Christianity and Buddhism have experienced especially large losses from this “religious switching,” while rising numbers of adults have no religious affiliation. Fresh data delivered Saturday mornings ...

Many have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, ...

According to reports by NHK News, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced on March 24 that cherry blossoms have officially begun to bloom in Tokyo. According to the official guidelines issued by the ...