Stones mark the accomplishments of the ascetics who trained there; some are so worn down that they are impossible to read, but others tell the tales (or mark the accomplishments) of ascetics who ...

Looking for an Irish name for a little bundle of joy on the way, or just inspired by the beauty of Irish names and their meanings? Here are 100 ideas for you! Here are today's 100 most popular Irish ...

Aomori Prefecture is home to so many onsen hot springs, that it once ranked first in Japan in the number of public baths! Many of the hot springs in this natural wonderland are of exceptional quality ...

Geometric patterns on cloth. Symbols etched into sacred masks. Experts believe it’s all part of an ancient, largely forgotten writing system that was used by women in Zambia. Recently, the curators at ...

TANABE, Wakayama Prefecture--How about an outdoor hot spring bath ... with lots and lots of other people? It’s an annual winter tradition here at the Kawayu Onsen spa resort and open to all until Feb.

Winter warmer: Wakayama's hot-spring river bath The 'Sennin-buro,' an open-air bath formed by the damming of a river, has opened for the season at Kawayu Onsen, a hot spring in Wakayama Prefecture.

MITO -- Five-hundred and seven people pointing in the air here on Oct. 13 were recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest number to do so at the same time. The activity was part of the Miyabi ...