In its history as a unified nation, Japan has had three major capitals. Tokyo (the modern capital) and Kyoto (the longest-serving capital) garner most of the international visitors. Tokyo draws those ...

An eighth century temple in Japan has been vandalized by a Canadian teen tourist, according to local police. The monument in question is the Toshodaiji Temple, located in the city of Nara, which lies ...

When you visit Nara, you’re going to feel the sensation of stepping into Japan’s living history. It’s a place where lanterns glow softly under moss and deer roam freely. Not to mention Japan’s largest ...

This serene Buddhist figure in a Nara temple is traditionally identified as the bodhisattva Kokūzō, but could this be a case of mistaken identity? Hōrinji is a temple cloaked in legend, located in the ...

Nara is a city located in the Kansai region of Japan, near Kyoto and Osaka. It was the first permanent capital of Japan, established in 710 AD, and is known for its rich cultural heritage, ancient ...

NARA, Japan — There are thousands of Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines around Japan. They connect people to the country's religion, history and culture. But, there's a spot in Japan where the ...

Visitors savored Japanese white radish stew at a temple in western Japan to ward off bad luck and pray for good health in the New Year. The year-end event took place at Shigisan Daihonzan Senjuin ...