Pilgrimages have been part of Japanese culture for over a thousand years. The UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo is legendary among ...

During oshogatsu (Japanese New Year), people in Japan huddle outside of temples and shrines to pray for an auspicious year, hands warmed by steaming cups of amazake (fermented rice drink).

Located inside American Dream Mall, the new BAPE outpost’s brick-and-mortar neighbors include over 400 stores and attractions ...

The Senso-ji Temple sees about ... dates all the way back to year 628. Despite its claim to antiquity, however, the structures that currently stand are relatively new reconstructions of previous ...

If you're travelling this new year, these intimate wellness retreats in Japan will help usher in a new era of self-care for ...

KYOTO—The character “kin,” meaning "gold" or "money," was selected as the kanji of the year, reflecting the strong showing of Japanese athletes ... famed Kiyomizudera temple here, head ...

A year has passed since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake struck on New Year’s Day, which would normally be a peaceful time. This ...

A daruma doll is a traditional Japanese craft known as a good luck charm called “Engi daruma.” The eyes of a new daruma are ...

Several new businesses are coming to Cheyenne, including a cannabis-themed sub shop, the capital city’s first ramen house and a second Brakes Plus location. Here’s what we know about each business at ...

A formal ceremony heralded the start of the Japan's sumo wrestling season at the Meiji Jingu shrine on Tuesday, two months ...

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave to well-wishers from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo during a New ...