Renkō-ji Temple in Tokyo quietly safeguards an urn believed to contain the ashes of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, fueling ...

Temple Japan is expanding to Kyoto in a year, developing along with the campus's growing student population. | COURTESY / GEORGE MILLER Temple’s Japan Campus will open a new satellite campus in Kyoto ...

Demonic security guards are secretly watching Aussie tourists while they wander Japan’s thousands of magnificent temples.

Enlightened Photographing autumn foliage in Kyoto, Japan, Your Shot community member Aurora Simionescu came upon these illuminated paper umbrellas in a stand of bamboo trees at Kodaiji Temple.

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Needless to say, the temple grounds are stunning in autumn, as the trees turn into striking shades of red and orange that echo the temple’s vermillion gates and bridges. Photo: Katsuo-ji Temple ...

Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, is not just a city; it's a living canvas where the brushstrokes of history meet the vibrant colors of modern life. As you walk its lantern-lit streets, the gentle ...

At Kyoto's Jissoin Temple, fresh green leaves outside are reflected on the dark, polished floor as sunlight streams in, creating a tranquil atmosphere. The leaves of about 200 maple trees in the ...

When it comes to tradition, Kyoto festivals stand out, and you’ll definitely want to see them if you have the chance. The city also has a variety of other festivals depending on the season, and we’ll ...

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A 14th-century Buddhist statue of the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, stolen from Japan's Kannonji temple in 2012, sits at Buseok Temple in Seosan, South Korea, Monday, May 5, 2025. (Kyodo News via AP) ...

A Buddhist Statue Stolen From a Japanese Temple Nearly 13 Years Ago Is Returned From South Korea TOKYO (AP) — A 14th century Korean Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ...