In 'Atlas,' Roméo Mivekannin draws attention to the colonialist practices and ethical gray areas that permeate many European ...

A massive warship sat calmly at the dock of Pier 15 in Port Area, Manila on Saturday, June 21. She had just arrived after a seven-day-long journey from ...

When exploring Kyoto, head to an iconic neighborhood in the heart of the city, boasting iconic art museums and a Shinto shrine filled with bunny relics.

One of the easiest ways to get a true sampling of the whole country is by booking a two-week cruise, which means you unpack ...

Japan has more than 80,000 Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, including top attractions like Tokyo’s grand Senso-ji, Kyoto’s sublime Kiyomizu-dera, and Osaka’s majestic Shitenno-ji.

I am smitten with Tokyo's eclectic mix of modern cosmopolitanism and old world Japan,' confesses Dinesh Raheja.

Interested visitors, Thai and Japanese, are invited to worship at the Shinto Shrine Si Racha at the Semi-Outdoor zone, 1st floor of Central Si Racha in Chon Buri.

These ropes, thought to prevent unwelcome visitations from evil spirits, are characteristic of Shinto shrines, but the colossal ones at Izumo-taisha are unusually imposing.

Shinto shrines I served as a shrine maiden in a shrine in Tokyo from the age of 18 to 22. My work was to help clean the shrine and to grant omamori (Japanese amulets) to the worshippers and visitors.

On New Year’s Day especially, prayers pile up at Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples throughout Japan. Written on wooden plaques, called ema, these wishes float to the heavens. “Find me. Love ...

T o many the sport of sumo looks like nothing more than two heavy men attempting to shove their opponent from the ring with nothing more than brute force and a big belly, but as with many ancient ...

Art World U.S. Tourist Arrested for Vandalizing Historic Shrine in Tokyo Steve Lee Hayes, 65, allegedly carved the initials of his family members.