The worship of sokushinbutsu, the mummified bodies of Buddhist ascetics, dates back centuries in Japan. First arising in the late fourteenth century, the practice continues at a handful of temples, ...

Off the tourist circuit in Japan, a short train ride from the big city of Osaka, is one of the country’s most magical destinations – Koya-san or Koya Mountain. The cedar-forested summit of this 850 ...

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Needless to say, Buddhism, like other religions, helps to extirpate evil and to bring good fortune. Throughout its history in three countries, there are records of answers to prayer and of benefits ...

In the wooden Japanese Buddhist temples, situated in the Asakusa area of Tokyo, Japan, resides a deity that connects the two nations of India and Japan culturally. These temples are among the oldest ...

Please always refer to the latest government advice before booking travel and departing on any trip. Visit Wakayama Prefecture for the World Heritage temples of Koyasan and an array of immersive ...

Shikoku has a quiet, but profound presence in Japan's archipelago. It wears its heart on its sleeve, inviting you to explore its sunlit coasts and misty mountain trails. Perhaps you'll find a friend ...