The Toshodaiji Kondo Buddhist temple in Nara, Japan, was built more than 1,200 years ago, but this didn’t deter a Canadian ...

When people ask why I have not done research in the United States National Archives and Records Administration (Nara), my ...

With onsen hot springs, ancient shrines and great forests of broadleaf and conifer trees that conceal galloping waterfalls, discover the natural beauty and traditional charm of northern Ibaraki.

“The wood is fractured. The roof has collapsed. And there’s stained glass.” By the mid-1900s, the congregation relocated to ...

It may not be as well-known as Kyoto but Kizugawa is also home to loads of historical temples and sites, including six ...

Discover the rich culinary traditions and cultural experiences of Japan’s Kansai region. From Osaka’s Michelin-starred dining ...

Located in Thrissur, this ancient temple is part of Kerala’s traditional Ramayana pilgrimage and is known for its large structure and intricate wood carvings. A notable temple with towering ...

The imposing figure, supported by a magnificent painted halo made from extravagantly carved wood, possesses ... Kondō (Golden Hall) at the temple Murōji in Uda, Nara Prefecture.

During his last journey, Bashō visited Nara ... wood I enter). The Buddhas are described using a phrase taken from Sanskrit. Saichō prayed for their protection when building the main hall of the ...

In addition to the hot springs, visitors can also buy a kanai-ishi (granting stone) at the Tamatsukuriyu Shrine to help make their wishes come true, or pray at the Seigan Temple’s Oshiroi ... By ...

Instead, consider adding a wood stove—an appliance that provides a country aesthetic and serves as a primary or secondary source of heat. Modern wood stoves can be safe, affordable, and ...