NAGOYA -- "It's just like being in Tibet!"That's the impression when you step into the Qambalin Buddhist temple in this ...

Pilgrimages have been part of Japanese culture for over a thousand years. The UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo is legendary among ...

Japanese temple to retake 14th century relic in May after prolonged legal fight A 14th-century Buddhist statue that Korea’s ...

Wearing the Buddhist-style outfits, the maids engage visitors in discussions about the religion while drinking tea. The idea faced criticism among the public in Japan, with some arguing that the ...

Explore the rise of cults in Japan, their history, beliefs, controversies and influence on society, politics and religion.

“I am a Christian but gave thought to philosophies in Buddhism in my process of mastering Japanese-style painting,” she said. “I feel the religions may share some concepts.” The completed ...

Today, the Theravada (or Hinayana) branch of Buddhism predominates in Ceylon, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos. The Mahayana branch prevails in China, Tibet, and Japan, and to lesser extent in ...