An onsen hotel in the heart of Asakusa close to delicious eateries and one of Tokyo’s top attractions. 📍 Location – The ...

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dates from the late Heian period (794–1185), when Japanese Buddhist sculptors began to move away from Chinese models to develop their own distinctive expressive techniques. Although the image ...

Naruhito explored the iconic Buddhist temple that dates from the eighth to ninth centuries. “I sincerely hope this amazing temple will be preserved for many years to come,” Naruhito said as ...

A Unesco World Heritage Site, the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails in Wakayama prefecture have long captivated discerning travellers with their attractive blend of history, nature and spirituality. Now, ...

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of Japan and history of religions continues with an episode on how Japan became Buddhist. New Mexico governor declares ...

Part of the group’s theology, though, was rooted in ancient Buddhist beliefs that had shaped mainstream Japanese society during the Kamakura period, which lasted from 1185 to 1333. Like people of that ...

In the afternoon, The Prince went to Zōjōji Temple, one of the headquarters of the Jodo tradition of Japanese Buddhism. Accompanied by Yagi-daika, the Head Monk of Zōjōji, His Royal Highness visited ...

There’s a pagoda dedicated to Kannon, the Japanese Buddhist goddess of mercy, which possibly dates back as far as the mid-12th century. Additionally, a 17th century bell tower from the bygone ...