With 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Japan is ideal for those who like to explore the historical and environmental aspects of ...

“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 ...

Glen Hill pays tribute to Dr Adrian Snograss, "a luminary in the fields of architecture, Buddhist studies and hermeneutical ...

Around the world, different cultures have developed unique ways of understanding and experiencing healing. Far from being ...

The city of Kobe's Ijinkan-gai (foreigners' house district) is a hillside neighborhood featuring European-style houses built ...

Often overshadowed by its neighbour Yogyakarta, Surakarta – commonly known as Solo – is a treasure trove of Javanese culture ...

The former imperial capital is both the symbol of Japan's temples and geishas and of globalized overtourism. And yet, blocks ...

Located in the Asakusa district, Sensoji is Tokyo’s most famous Buddhist temple, and undoubtedly deserves a spot on the itinerary of any first-time visitor to the city. It’s particularly popular with ...

On the occasion of World Heritage day, manuscripts of Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni's Natyashastra have been inscribed in ...

Other than the flights, our trip is a blank canvas. Can you suggest some essential sights for a couple in their 60s?” ...

Boasting lush landscapes and striking architecture, these three temples in Hai Phong have become top spiritual tourism ...