Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

Ancient history and sophisticated modern technology mingle seamlessly in Japan and together create some Japan landmarks not ...

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

Visitors looking for the "real Japan" may find it on a new long trail two hours from Tokyo that shows off the country's ...

There are religions that put their believers' faith to the test with harsh trials. On a mountain in Japan, that test is not ...

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

Nestled in the heart of the Honshu mountains, Takayama’s nickname is “the little Kyoto of the Alps,” and for good reason: its ...

DENTON, Texas -- College all-star games are an important part of the lead-up to the 2025 NFL draft, and the first on the docket is the East-West Shrine Bowl. The 100th edition of the game takes ...

This year's Shrine Bowl roster has 12 small-college position players and one long snapper. Let's take a look at how those position players fared this week in Texas ahead of the all-star game on ...

I set out on a 3 ½-week trip to Japan. The timing worked out — the ... It's known for both its elaborate shrines and temples and beautiful mountain scenery. When I visited in November, the ...