The world's largest wooden structure has been completed. Aptly named the Grand Ring, it takes the form of a massive circular ...

Police in Surrey and Vancouver are investigating after places of worship were targeted with graffiti on the weekend.In at least two cases, the word "Khalistan" was painted, referring to the idea of an ...

We take such things for granted but not all cultures allow for equality of opportunity. Just after I finished my prayers at ...

Periods including “fish emerge from the ice” in mid-February and “rainbows hide” in late November offer a framework for ...

“It looks like it will die,” Nishibori said of the cherry tree, “but it’s not going to die. The next spring, there will be ...

The Olympic torch relay appeared to go smoothly in the Thai capital Saturday amid heavy security and scattered protests along the route. Organizers of the Bangkok leg of the relay said they did not ...

NEW DELHI (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in India on Monday for a four-day visit as New Delhi looks to avoid U.S ...

This underrated city was once the capital of Japan in the Middle Ages and is now a beautiful, tourist-friendly hub with ...

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance met briefly with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday (April 20, 2025) as the pontiff recovers from pneumonia.Mr. Vance’s motorcade entered Vatican City through a side gate and ...

The first thing to know about a Japanese garden is that it is a highly symbolic space. The different elements in this type of ...

In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the Nobutsuna’s Students quest kicks off after Yasuke wraps up the An Education mission.

Once installed, the stamp — which included an image of Eiheiji, an important Sōtō Zen temple ... gate. Photograph by Kate Crockett Most designs feature a combination of landmarks, Japanese ...