Giant statue of ancient Buddhist monk in southwest Japan cleansed ahead of spring festival
One of the country's largest statues of Buddhist monk Kukai (774-835), posthumously called Kobo Daishi, at Imayama Daishi ...
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Buddhism’s holiest site erupts in protests over Hindu ‘control’ of shrine
Buddhists across the country have joined protests after monks at the Mahabodhi Temple were forcibly removed by police.
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Temple bells part of scrap metal used to fuel Japan’s war effort
In 1941, when the Japanese government was salvaging metal from wherever it could for the looming Pacific War, the nation’s largest Buddhist group readily handed over its temple bells for the ...
Shikoku: The Japanese Island of Pilgrimage and Spirituality
Shikoku, although the smallest of Japan's main islands, plays a huge role in the country's spiritual heritage. It's home to ...
10 unforgettable experiences for your next trip to Japan
In a nation as culturally rich as Japan, it can be hard to know how to spend your time there. Here are ten of our favorite ...