Naoshima, alongside Teshima and Inujima is one of a few islands that host countless art sites, museums and outdoor sculptures ...

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“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 ...

A temple in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, has created pictures featuring cats mourning the death of Buddha that have visitors ...

Nara offers a distinctive atmosphere where historical heritage and nature coexist harmoniously. Visitors are drawn to its old ...

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

Here’s how to explore the best of Japan’s capital, from summer festivals and less-visited neighborhoods to day trips to World ...

With festivals taking place throughout the year in Tokyo, you have a good chance that your trip will coincide with a ...

Japanese eki stamps (station stamps) are a charming feature of Japanese railway culture. Beloved by visitors and oshi-tetsu ...

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 ...

“Other activities include bathing important Buddha images, splashing water on family and friends, folk plays, games, music and feasting.” It’s the splashing that has turned Songkran into a ...