Buddhist devotees flocking to see a sacred tooth in Sri Lanka were urged to stay clear by police on Thursday after hundreds ...

Dotonbori is like an arms race for your attention. The signs get bigger and more elaborate, to the point giant crabs or a ...

Along the way to the famed Takayu Onsen hot springs in this northeast Japan city, this reporter spotted a giant stone robot ...

Nara is a magical escape just an hour away from Osaka and Kyoto, perfect for a Singaporean visitor seeking a break from the ...

Is the chaos we see around us—social unrest, environmental disasters, and inner turmoil—proof that we are in the final phase ...

Whether it’s transiting at Narita International Airport or jumping from one magical world to the next at Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea, most people heading to Chiba Prefecture are on their way ...

In the center of the hall is the main image, a 2.7-meter seated statue of Amida Buddha. Sculpted in the Japanese style (wayō), this image, an important cultural property, dates from the late ...

This species hides secrets well beyond its appearance. The Giant Japanese Spider Crab is a fashion lover among other things. Parliament recalled to discuss British Steel nationalisation Alan ...

Japan's retail giant Seven & i Holdings reported a fall in net profit for the second straight year, attributing the slump to underperforming stores overseas. The operator of the 7-Eleven chain ...

This was followed by his visit to Nepal, the birthplace of the Buddha on August 3-4, 2014. In August 30 – September 3, 2014, expanding beyond South Asia, PM Modi’s first official visit to Toji and ...

Nestled on Nui Lon mountain, Chon Khong Zen Monastery enchants travelers with its breathtaking views and colossal gold-plated Buddha. Located on the slopes of Nui Lon (Big Mountain) in the coastal ...