The film follows a young traveler exploring Kyoto, Japan, during a summer vacation. He experiences the city's rich history, visiting temples, shrines, and parks, while learning about Japanese culture.

Drawing Now Paris, the contemporary drawing fair, returns to the Carreau du Temple for a promising 18th edition, from March 27 to 30, 2025. Once again this year, galleries and contemporary artists ...

Mount Shosha, home to Engyoji Temple, stands at an elevation of 371 meters. While you can hike up, the easiest way is to take the Shosha Ropeway from the base station to the summit. To reach the ...

5. Kongo Gumi Although they have now ceased trading, no piece about historical firms would be complete without at least mentioning the Japanese temple builder Kongo Gumi. This business had been ...

The reception of a modern Japanese funeral. In the past, Japanese funerals were deeply rooted in Buddhist and Shinto traditions. They were often held at home or in temples. Cremation became widespread ...

The Yomiuri Shimbun A statue of the eleven-faced thousand-armed Kannon Bodhisattva known as the Kannon of the Eyes The Yomiuri Shimbun An ema votive tablet with a large “me” (eye) hiragana character ...

NAHA—A pair of “Nio” Buddhist deity statues that stood guard at Enkakuji temple here from the 15th ... that the statues were initially made of Japanese nutmeg trees from around the 15th ...

NAGANO--A man was arrested on suspicion of stealing a sacred statue at the Zenkoji temple here, which has been revered for more than 300 years and earned a three-star recommendation from the ...

“If there is a heaven on earth, it is here, it is here, it is here” – Persian Poem A three day visit to the Hindu Temple at Kauai was rewarding. A few lines to describe it. In a verdant stretch of ...