And with that, my ‘off the beaten track’ tour around central Japan with a group of strangers began, a little more intimately ...

Meditation is central in both Indian and Japanese hermit traditions, serving as a means to transcend ordinary consciousness ...

A sculptor and painter known as the godfather of Hawaii’s art scene has died. Satoru Abe, 98, was born in Moiliili attended ...

Have you ever marveled at the delicate beauty of a Japanese glass tea set? As you explore the world of tea culture, you can ...

Destination dupes are popping up around the world as travellers for alternatives to traditional hotspots or to find road less ...

A luxurious suite at a temple lodging facility on Mount Koya, a sacred Buddhist site in western Japan, has been attracting a ...

When in the Land of the Rising Sun, a visit to the famous Kiyomizu-dera temples is a must. Soha Ali Khan and her family soaked in the beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, located atop a small ...

Hundreds gathered at Tokyo's Zojoji temple for the traditional 'mame-maki' bean-throwing ritual, marking setsubun, the end of winter in Japan's lunar calendar. Participants, including celebrities, ...

Japan’s annual ritual of “mame-maki,” or bean-throwing, at Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines and homes sees people marking ...

Discover Japan’s Noto Peninsula on a 5-day Walk Japan tour blending cuisine, hot springs and culture while supporting ...