the temple is revered for its rugged rocks and rich greenery and is considered a sacred place of worship. This classic onsen (hot spring) town is famous for its wooden Japanese inns that line both ...

The number of shrines, temples and castles he has visited exceeds 180. Kanakubo believes the pinnacle of Japan’s wood architecture was around the Muromachi Period (1336-1573). “It was normal ...

Temple abbot says selling vegetarian ramen boosted revenue, generated buzz, attracted more visitors A 350-year-old Buddhist ...

“Japan, which boasts a rich tradition of wooden structures as represented by Todaiji and Horyuji temples (in Nara), will be hosting an expo,” he said. “Given that our country is a global ...