KYOTO--Police have opened an investigation into graffiti scratched into a pillar of the Sanmon gate, a centuries-old national treasure at Chionin temple, the main place of worship of the Jodo sect ...

An iconic Japanese shrine that Ghost of Tsushima fans helped repair has now banned all tourists after an “unforgivable” act was committed.

Japan is on the bucket list for many world travelers. However, choosing what to do and when to go can be difficult, especially if you're on a budget. Exploring the Kansai region is one way to get ...

The cherry blossoms herald the full arrival of spring in Japan. In celebration ... one of the Gozan—the five great Zen temples of the Kamakura period (1185–1333)—comes into view. Stepping through the ...