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

I am smitten with Tokyo's eclectic mix of modern cosmopolitanism and old world Japan,' confesses Dinesh Raheja.

In a bid to attract visitors frustrated by Japan’s crowds, one coastal corner of Fukui prefecture offers genuine connection ...

Japan saw 36.87 million visitors in 2024, with Tokyo and Kyoto leading in popularity, but Nara stands out for those seeking ...

The 150-plus-island archipelago has drawn megacity transplants seeking a more relaxed pace of life in tune with the rhythms ...

With Tokyo as the crown jewel, you can have a rich experience to last you a lifetime. 4 days is just enough time to see the ...

Also within in the complex is the Jishu Shrine, a red-lacquered temple dedicated to Okuninushi-no-mikoto, the Shinto god of love. Visitors who can successfully walk between two stones outside of ...

And one thing I learned on my trip to Japan is that a shrine and a temple are actually quite different. Shrines go back to the Shinto religion, which predates Buddhism by around 600 years.

For the twenty-two-year-old Anagarika Dharmapala, his encounter with the fifty-four-year-old Sir Edwin Arnold proved to be a ...

Located near the stage of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Jishu-jinja Shrine is a historic shrine whose founding is thought to predate the founding of Japan itself ... mind and body with haraigushi (wands used ...

Tokyo is a mega city that can be overwhelming so choosing where to stay in Tokyo can make a big difference to your visit.