“Koken particularly liked Toin, according to Shoku Nihongi,” said Akihiro Watanabe, a professor of Japanese ancient history at Nara University. “I believe the (discovered) structure was her ...

The Koumano Kodo pilgrimage trail is home to some of Japan's most spiritual sites with temples, shrines and beautiful forests ...

NARA--Authorities here are reeling from allegations ... Tourists from around the world flock to this city in western Japan that is renowned for its historic temples and shrines, as well as ...

Japan is fighting a forest fire that has damaged dozens of homes and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate in a northeastern coastal city.

Japan is home to some of the world's most breathtaking landscapes and cultural landmarks. From the serene beauty of Mount Fuji to the vibrant streets of Kyoto, the country offers a unique blend of ...

NARA, Japan — As peckish deer chase delighted tourists in Japan's temple-dotted Nara Park, a quiet but dedicated team of litter-pickers patrols the stone paths, collecting plastic waste that ...

Join us on a design hunt in Nara, where Japan's ancient landscape meets modern sensibilities. *This episode was previously aired on DESIGN TALKS plus. Our first design is deeply entwined with ...