Traditionally, a Japanese garden has a gate. Boundaries, in general, are very important in a Japanese garden, to symbolize ...

An exploration of some of the oldest temples in the world, shedding light on the lives of ancient civilizations and their ...

Nat Geo Image Collection The 2080-foot-tall Tokyo Skytree, the tallest structure in Japan, offers panoramic views of Tokyo ...

I wanted to make a point of placing the monsters within the daily life of Tokyo,” says the photographer Tess Ayano, who spent ...

A weeping cherry tree said to be more than 400 years old is blooming at a temple in Fukui Prefecture along the Sea of Japan. The tree at Kogyoji temple in Eiheiji Town is about nine meters tall ...

A $1 rice ball works out at 78p for us Brits. God bless the exchange rate. People will, however, spend money on sushi, like ...

“Koyasan offers a serenity that stands in extreme contrast to metropolitan Japan,” Faulk says. He recommends visiting the Okunoin Temple cemetery, and walking the stone path flanked by tall cedar ...

Nagano (長野) is one of Japan’s top travel spots, known for its seasonal beauty, stunning mountains, and rich history and ...

In 2023, South Korea's Supreme Court ordered Buseok Temple in Seosan, 98 kilometers southwest of Seoul, to return the 50.5-centimeter-tall statue, stolen by South Koreans from the Japanese temple.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is no different, as the vast world the studio has created is ripe for adventure. Whether it’s the ...

Sensoji, Tokyo’s oldest temple, is a dramatic complex, its large entry gates flanked by two fierce guardians, representing thunder and wind, and a 3.9-metre-tall vermilion lantern – Japan’s ...

This year, the 16th installment is themed on Japan in a ... wide and 5 meters tall, featuring the World Heritage Himeji Castle, Mount Fuji and the famed Kiyomizudera temple.