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 ...

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 ...

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

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

One of the world’s most populous cities, Tokyo brings together many of the elements that make Japan so popular with travelers ...

“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 ...

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.

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

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

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.