Kyoto, ancient capital of Japan, is a magical place, where travelers can visit World Heritage shrines, temples and castles ...

May 26, 2022 JAPAN NEWS-YOMIURI Kuya statue in Japan. TOKYO >> A statue of the Buddhist monk Kuya, known for having tiny Buddha figures emerging from his mouth, is usually kept in Kyoto.

With its unique blend of traditional culture and dazzling modernity, Japan offers an incredible tapestry of experiences that ...

KYOTO--One stone statue of an enlightened Buddhist person here cradles a cat in its arms while another holds a book inscribed with the name “Soseki” after the famous author. One figurine even ...

AYABE, Kyoto -- A consortium of 10 Buddhist temples in northern Kyoto Prefecture, together with a nonprofit organization, launched a website that intr ...

The Butsuden (Buddha Hall) and the west garden at Ryoanji temple in Kyoto’s Ukyo Ward are open to the public as part of the Kyoto Winter Special Openings event. (Yoko Hibino) ...