SAGA — A 28-year-old trainee Buddhist monk was arrested Monday on suspicion of arson at the temple where he resides and practices in Imari, Saga Prefecture. According to the Saga prefectural police, ...

If you’re planning a trip to Japan, Kyoto in Japan is probably the main reason you’re so excited about it. The former capital is exactly the kind of destination where your image of traditional Japan, ...

In the Edo period, it was long believed that while a husband could unilaterally divorce his wife by writing a "letter of divorce" (the so-called mikudari-han), it was virtually impossible for a wife ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited the Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple during his three-day State visit to Seychelles. While the island nation is best known for its turquoise beaches ...

Brazil and Japan meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET from Houston Stadium. Brazil topped Group C with a 2-1-0 record across three matches, ...

Scratch your head long enough, squint your eyes until you start seeing dots, and try your absolute hardest to summon a hazy recollection of Temples, the Kettering band who were once being touted as ...

The less-visited corners of Kyushu Island are home to dramatic landscapes and hidden sanctuaries linked to Shinto creation legends. Here’s where they are—and how to visit them. Minai Falls tumbles ...

Seiko has added two new Presage watches to its “Japanese Zen Garden” series, a collection of timepieces that capture the essence of traditional Japanese Karesansui gardens. Known for their harmony and ...

Minecraft Concrete is a great building material, with various colors available, and is often brighter than other comparable materials like Wool or Terracotta. The path to creating concrete in ...