The shrine has been a lightning rod — especially as it has been used by some of Japan's neighbors as a convenient means to ...

Japan’s two major religions, Shinto and Buddhism, appear to coexist peacefully today—but their shared history is anything but simple. This video traces their complex relationship, from early ...

Immerse yourself in the world of water spirits in Japanese folklore and how these mythical beings shape Japan’s cultural life ...

August 6 marks 80 years since the United States Army Air Forces B-29 bomber Enola Gay dropped the “Little Boy” atomic bomb on ...

Called 'Nemawashi,' the ritual is rooted in the Shinto religion, which believes that every tree embodies an ancient spirit.

Visiting a hot spring or sento public bath is a literal immersion in a bathing culture that has lasted more than a millennium ...

Earlier this year, Ben Weller, a photographer based in Japan, was assigned to take photographs for Sophia Lee’s story, Growth ...

A century after he was fa tally struck by a tram, Barcelona’s famed Antoni Gaudí is on track to reach heights never achieved ...

This past June, a group of 59 Rockbridge County High School students, their family members, and chaperones ventured to the ...

We have the 6-letter answer for ‘Way of the gods’ in Japan crossword clue, last seen in the The Guardian Quick Crossword July 25, 2025 puzzle. Let us help you solve the crossword clue that has you ...

For those of us who can’t travel to see them in Japan, we have some beautiful ones right here in Southern California.