About 50 worshippers attended a Shinto purification ritual at Uto Shrine on Dec. 28, burning dolls and other sacred items to ...

While the Bible’s God demands obedience and punishes sin, the 'Manyoshu' radiates innocence, joy and harmony with nature.

Located just over an hour east of Tokyo by shinkansen bullet train, Nasu Highlands is a picturesque region known for its ...

Intelligence officials in Syria’s new de facto government say they have thwarted a plan by the Islamic State group to set off ...

Hundreds of thousands of mostly barefoot Catholic worshippers marched Thursday in an annual procession in the Philippines ...

Wicked” topped nominations to the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards on Wednesday, landing a leading five nominations including ...

The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about how the Japanese Emperor spends the first days of ...

As entrance exam season nears, Hofu Tenmangu Shrine in Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, has begun offering test-takers hachimaki ...

Explore the rich history and natural wonders of the Philippines. Discover 20 must-visit landmarks in the Philippines.

Version 5.3 News, Info, and Updates Genshin Impact Reveals Banner Characters for Version 5.3 Incandescent Ode of Resurrection Trailer Natlan Archon Quest Lore Recap (as of Version 5.0) Elemental ...

Meiji Shrine in Tokyo, in particular, welcomes a huge wave of worshippers each year from ... sealed bags containing items generally worth double the value of the purchase price). If you're in Tokyo on ...