Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried ...

Uncover the hidden gems and must-see landmarks of Tokyo. From historic temples to futuristic skyscrapers, Tokyo has it all.

The ritual is repeated on a larger scale at many temples and shrines around town ... (the Chinese zodiac animal for 2025). Finally, the red-and blue-faced demons charge onto the scene.

Editor’s note: The theme of Inclusive Tokyo is to explore ... centimeter gap under the massive red lantern at the Kaminarimon gate, the main gateway to the temple. The temple carried out the ...

The oldest religious site in Tokyo is also its most visited. The Senso-ji Temple sees about 30 million annual visitors and its inception dates all the way back to year 628. Despite its claim to ...

The shrine is famous for its thousands of red torii, which form a beautiful ... soothing contrast to the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. Kōtoku-in Temple, located in Kamakura, is home to the famous ...

the number of bird species also tended to be higher in shrines and temples than in urban parks. Seven of the 29 bird species were listed on the Tokyo metropolitan government’s “red list” of ...

The highlight here is Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest temple, which is approached via the ... known for its thousands of red torii gates that form a pathway up the mountain, creating a breathtakingly ...