The most famous attraction is Takachiho Gorge – a deep chasm carved out by several explosions from the nearby Mount Aso, ...

Two female priests have been appointed at a shrine in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, for the first time in its history.

Ahead of China’s Lunar New Year holiday, a cruise ship carrying approximately 1,800 Chinese tourists docked at Hakata Port ...

This ceremonious event commemorates a pivotal moment from the late 2nd century, honoring the victorious return of the legendary Empress Jingu after her conquest of the three kingdoms in the southern ...

Japan, a country of rich tradition and cutting-edge modernity, is home to some of the most populous cities in the world. From the industrious metropolis of Tokyo to the cultural heritage of Kyoto, the ...

The shrine began the New Year looking fresh ... Mikoshi shrines supposedly started with a palanquin for Hachiman, ferrying him to a riot in Kyushu when the Imperial court went to suppress it, or to ...

Its chef-owner, Koji Suganuma, melds Italian and Japanese cuisines into a bombshell hybrid. The menu at Bekk rolls with the ...

Offering a variety of tonkotsu ramen options, Kyushu Jangara is known for its creamy and porky ... Situated in a serene forested area near Harajuku, Meiji Shrine is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and ...

Beth Muthoni’s pilgrimage to Thiririka Shrine on January 16, in search of tranquillity and communion with her Creator through prayer, ended tragically when she was raped and murdered. When Muthoni ...

During the Setsubun Festival, a ritual is held in the main hall, followed by bean-throwing ceremonies at the outer worship hall in front of the main shrine. These ceremonies, performed by shrine ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The nativity scene inside the National Shrine of St. John Neumann in Northern Liberties has been a fixture every Christmas season for the past several decades. Church ...

For 75 years, the 10-acre Pacific Palisades property has been a sanctuary for people of all faiths. Its lush grounds include a historic houseboat, shingled windmill and the thousand-year-old ...