An imposing statue of Amitābha Buddha has been unearthed at Yakjon-ri site, with ceramic and tile finds confirming it dates ...

Glen Hill pays tribute to Dr Adrian Snograss, "a luminary in the fields of architecture, Buddhist studies and hermeneutical ...

Conversion is framed as a betrayal of the nation, and Dalits who convert are labelled as traitors, tools of foreign influence ...

In Japan, rice is more than just a grain; it is central to daily meals, festivals, spiritual offerings, and even language ...

Japanese garden culture is an interesting combination of art, nature, and philosophy. The gardens are not just about beauty, ...

A look at Japan’s love of packaging, from impeccably crafted cardboard to lacquered works of art.

Acknowledging and releasing our grief can help us return to nature. We can let the wind touch our skin, the earth ground our ...

The former imperial capital is both the symbol of Japan's temples and geishas and of globalized overtourism. And yet, blocks ...