Known as the cultural capital of Japan, the city is home to numerous Buddhist temples, the Imperial Palace, Shinto shrines, ...

Retired UC farm advisor Paul Vossen, who had specialized training in olive oil production in Spain, will give a class on ...

When we were in Japan we wanted to do a lot of stamp collecting. Two of the layered stamps we collected were from two ...

At a big-hearted retreat surrounded by nature, Zen rituals fused with mindfulness practices teach Kate Crockett to be more ...

Japan lends itself to a multi-day guided walking trip, a rich culture with a surprising amount of wilderness to explore, ...

The city of Nara is known for its deer, but it is also home to one of Japan's most famous temple complexes, which houses a 50 ...

A walking tour of the Kiso Valley offers glimpses of the golden age of Japan’s great printmakers.

And even though it was a short distance to the mailbox, her mother lost her balance and fell. Each year, more than 14 million adults aged 65 and older fall, according to the Centers for Disease ...

Autumn is one of the best times to visit Japan and Korea, known for stunning fall foliage. Kyoto, Nikko, and the Japanese ...

Another Jewish community was established in the port of Nagasaki. In fairly short order, the Russo-Japanese War and the Great ...

On this auspicious day, devotees of Lord Shiva gather at Shiva temples and perform special pujas and aartis in his honor. Many also observe a fast as a mark of devotion. Devotees also keep a vigil at ...

India is home to some of the most jaw-dropping temples in the world — some carved out of a single rock, others standing tall for over a thousand years. These ancient temples are not mere places ...