Nestled in the Nagano Prefecture, Togakushi Shrine is a serene and sacred destination. It lies at the foot of the majestic ...

Newly appointed Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Isomata Aiko, called on the Chief Prelate of Japan’s first Theravada Buddhist temple Venerable ...

What it’s like to hike Japan’s sacred Kumano Kodo trail - This tranquil walking route that takes in waterfalls, temples and ...

Art holds a vital place in monastic life, acting as a pathway to devotion. Indian monks craft intricate sand mandalas and ...

Japanese temple to retake 14th century relic in May after prolonged legal fight A 14th-century Buddhist statue that Korea’s ...

We suffer from many losses in life; being on the losing side of a presidential election is one of them. There is utility in ...

A matchbox coffin for a fly who once lived in an office; a headstone for a messenger pigeon; a snail who ‘lived life well’...

In the fast-paced rhythm of everyday life, finding a quiet space to relax and reconnect with nature can be a rare find. The ...

A new book aiming to restore India's place in the ancient world is a treasure trove of insight and anecdote, writes Kapil ...

The final statistics are in and 2024 was a record year for tourism. Not for Hawaiʻi, but for Japan. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has ...

THE JAPANESE Film Festival (JFF) is returning once again to Philippine theaters this February 2025. Rolling into cinemas in ...

Women dressed in kimono visited three temples in Hida, Gifu Prefecture, for the Santera Mairi Festival on Wednesday night.