Benmou Suzuki's dilapidated 420-year-old temple, located deep in the forest near a tiny Japanese mountain village, hardly ...

A 61-year-old Austrian man was arrested last month for having sex in a shrine in Japan with a Japanese woman in her 40s, ...

Controversial symbol of the nation's unresolved war legacy is often portrayed as a source of deep offense to its neighbors ...

It’s 20 years since Japan’s most popular pilgrimage route was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list — and its spiritual ...

as the witness says the Austrian man was leaning against the shrine building while engaged in the act. This seems like a good time to remind everyone that, conceptually, Japan is well aware of the ...

The chief priest of a Tokyo shrine allegedly misappropriated ¥250 million from amulet sales, sources revealed Thursday. The priest of Akabane Hachiman Shrine, located in Tokyo’s Kita Ward ...

The scenic island nation of Japan continues to be a hot destination for tourists who are inspired by architecture, local ...

Tradition and ritual are still vital in the daily life of this pacific nation, whether exploring neon-lit metropolises and ...

Princess Cruises has announced its 2026 Japan cruise season, sailing aboard the Diamond Princess, which will operate a longer ...

A 61-year-old Austrian man was arrested last month for having sex in a shrine in Japan with a Japanese woman in her 40s, local police told CNN on Wednesday. The couple were caught having sex on ...