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.

Akiko Noda, the award-winning Japanese artist, shares the secrets to a unique glassmaking technique that highlights the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 Buddha statue stolen in 2012 and taken to South Korea was returned to a temple on Tsushima, an island in Nagasaki Prefecture, on Monday. A ritual was held at Kannonji Temple to mark the return ...

People wearing gold Buddha masks perform a traditional slow-moving dance at Matsunoodera temple in Maizuru, Kyoto Prefecture, May 8, 2025. A total of six performers, two each representing the ...

Tokyo's revered Senso-ji Temple, Kyoto's ancient temples, and the majestic Mount Fuji. If a Japan getaway is on your mind, remember these travel guidelines, as the country maintains strict etiquette.

This is the first time in 54 years that the lights were turned off in the Golden Temple. Talking to The Tribune, Kulwant Singh, former SGPC secretary, recalled that previously, during 1965 and the ...