Kinkaku-ji, also known as the Golden Pavilion, is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto ... is one of Japan's historic gems. It is ...

Japan, a nation where ancient traditions and cutting-edge technology blend seamlessly, presents a truly unique travel ...

A 73-meter Kannon statue ... at Todaiji Temple in the ancient capital of Nara. The Kaga Dai-Kannon statue – shining gold when it was built – is now tarnished. Along with the golden statue ...

The Senso-ji Temple is dedicated to Asakusa Kannon, the Buddhist god of mercy and happiness. According to legend, two fishermen struck gold and found a statue of the god while fishing on the ...

A Goryeo-era Buddha Statue, looted by Japanese pirates and later stolen by thieves and brought back to Korea, is set to make a temporary return to its original home. The 14th-century Korean ...

A 14th-century Buddhist statue that Korea’s Supreme Court ruled should be returned to the Japanese temple that held it before it was smuggled into Korea will be sent to Japan in May. The Gilt ...

A 57m (187ft) Buddhist statue dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, Kannon, in central Japan has been draped with a giant face covering. Temple managers in Aizuwakamatsu plan to keep the figure ...

Northern Japan's Golden Hall of Chusonji Temple is a National Treasure, constructed nine centuries ago. Come explore its mysteries through an ultra-high-definition digital replica.