Tucked on Japan’s southwestern island of Kyushu, Fukuoka thrives in the understated—a mix of old-world craft and neon-lit ...

A 35-meter-long historical timeline, “Tenjin History Timeline,” will be installed along the eastern outer wall of the ...

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.

Kyushu offers something special for cyclists of every level. With scenic roads, beautiful attractions, mild winters, and fewer crowds, it’s a paradise for anyone who loves exploring on two wheels. As ...

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 ...

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 ...