Hoards of Chinese tourists sparked chaos as they converged on a level crossing in Japan. Footage shows holidaymakers crowding ...

If you are a couple yearning for a beautiful romantic destination, Asia has tons of options, including beach getaways and ...

Japan welcomed the most visitors in history in 2024, as the country’s weak currency fuelled a tourism boom that drew 36.8 million people to the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’.

Okamoto Shrine and Ōtaki Shrine, 15 minutes by car from Echizen Takefu station in the Fukui city of Echizen, has attracted attention thanks to scenes of Japanese celebrity Yoshinaga Sayuri ...

People say it carries the voice of the deities, which seemed appropriate as we were on the Kumano Kodo, Japan’s ancient ... at the three great shrines, at Hongu Taisha, the centre point of ...

NARA — A special exhibition showcasing weaponry and battle-themed artwork is being held at the Kasugataisha shrine’s National Treasure Hall ... a time of turmoil in Japan. The minimalist black lacquer ...

TOKYO (AP) — Dozens of people soaked and splashed themselves in painfully icy cold water on Saturday in a pool at a Tokyo shrine, adhering to Japanese tradition to purify the soul and pray for ...