By David McNeill Our family spent 14 months searching for a home in Tokyo, viewing a succession of depressingly cramped, ...

Jay Nikolewski knew from an early age where he wanted to live. Nikolewski never felt comfortable growing up in America and ...

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

In an answer to their prayers, shrines in Tokyo are increasingly allowing high-rise buildings and apartments to be located on their premises to generate much-needed revenue. However, the ...

Discover the unique charm of cities in Japan. From quirky vending machines to animal cafes, explore the fascinating ...

With its blazing fall colors and picturesque villages, the Japanese island of Kyushu was made for cycling. I am not a cyclist ...

Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will not visit the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo, seen by its neighbors as a ...

Owning temples, shrines in Japan can confer special tax status Religious ... is located in Sanbagawa - an area three hours drive from Tokyo with only 500 residents and which also has three other ...

F rom gold-clad temples and the refined performance of geishas to giant Buddhas, neon-drenched skylines, Shinto shrines and Shinkansen bullet trains, Japan is a dazzling mix of ancient and modern.

SANBAGAWA, Japan (Reuters ... an area three hours drive from Tokyo with only 500 residents and which also has three other Buddhist temples, one Shinto shrine and a church.

TOKYO -- The growth in foreign tourist numbers in Japan has caused a noticeable increase in the consumption of traditional ...

Are you a cat lover looking for a meow-some adventure? Discover Japan's cat cafes, feline shrines, coolest cats, and cat-themed shopping in this purrfect destination! Pack your bags and let's embark ...