Aioi-no-yashiro, a small shrine on the grounds of Shimogamo Jinja Shrine in Kyoto, is known to have a “god of matchmaking” as its guardian deity. When I visited the place, numerous “ema ...

TOKYO, March 19 — A Japanese lawmaker today slammed the latest video game in the hit "Assassin's Creed" series, complaining ...

One gameplay video shows a character firing a bow towards priests and destroying a traditional drum and an altar. Read more ...

A Japanese lawmaker today slammed the latest video game in the hit "Assassin's Creed" series, complaining that a samurai ...

KYOTO--A New Year’s ceremonial event highlighted by a card-snatching game was held for the first time in three years at Yasakajinja shrine here on Jan. 3. Dressed in the traditional costume of ...

As far as Shinto shrines go (there are about 400 in Kyoto), this one is pretty special. Perched on a wooded hillside in southern Kyoto, Fushimi Inari is a 1,300-year-old temple dedicated to Inari ...

Kyoto, Japan is a captivating city steeped in tradition, history, and family-friendly entertainment. With serene temples, shrines, and beautiful streets lined with historic wooden buildings ...

To experience the best of the city's fascinating temples, shrines and cultural attractions this year, consider this your ultimate Kyoto guide and start mapping out your trip. [See: 10 Places to ...