The Chucky’s Carnival of Chaos haunted house debuted at HHN 2023. Though it was a new house, Chucky has been a featured player at HHN in Universal Studios Japan for several years. Cult of Chucky: ...

Every day, hundreds of people visit Ryoanji Temple to see its Zen rock garden – which is probably the most famous of its kind in Japan. Located in Kyoto's northern outskirts, the temple was ...

In addition to the seated statue of Yakushi Nyorai, which is the principal image of the temple, Nikko Bosatsu and Gakko Bosatsu are enshrined there. These statues have been designated as an Important ...

Japan again ranks at or near top of survey on adult skills Agency says Miho Nakayama died in ‘accident’ while bathing Lacking support, asylum seekers in Japan end up living on streets JR East ...

In Japan, natural disasters occur frequently. Since the archipelago is situated along the Ring of Fire, an area where several tectonic plates meet, it is vulnerable to many natural disasters ...

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 ...

It’s perfect for those seeking tranquility and spiritual connection. Located in the town of Dakor, this temple honors Lord Krishna as Ranchodrai. The temple’s serene atmosphere and beautiful ...

As dusk falls on December 31st, Zojoji Temple gradually buzzes with excitement ... This city, influenced by Western culture following the end of over 200 years of national isolation in 1854 with the ...

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Synagogues were classified as colleges to get around Roman laws banning secret societies and the temples were allowed to collect the yearly tax paid by all Jewish men for temple maintenance.

Local Muslims also revere it as Nani Mandar. The Katas Raj Temples, near Chakwal in Punjab, date back to 615-950 CE. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it’s a key pilgrimage site for Hindus from Pakistan ...

Growing up in the 1930s, Huang Lin Yu-feng (黃林玉鳳) often used the “fragrance machine” at Ximen Market (西門市場) so that she could ...