For the Neo-Confucian Kumazawa Banzan, the decadence and decline of his society was the result of incompetent and venal ...

Medieval Japan may call to mind honorable sword-wielding samurai ... religious houses needed to find additional sources of income. Some sects, such as Pure Land Buddhism, found new ways to appeal to ...

Explore 10 must-visit Asian destinations, from Japan’s temples to Thailand’s beaches & Vietnam’s vibrant streets. Experience ...

This was the birth of Chinese Buddhist architecture. This form of architecture subsequently was woven into pure Chinese architecture resulting ... at Otani University, Kyoto, Japan mentioned the Hindu ...

Komeito, the junior partner of Japan's ruling coalition, formally endorsed land minister Tetsuo Saito as party leader ... which is backed by the lay Buddhist organization Soka Gakkai. The party's ...

Illinois is home to 7 enchanting nature walks surrounded by the most vibrant and colorful flowers you’ll ever see. Each trail ...

Deep in the mountains of northern Wakayama Prefecture, nestled in stately tall trees, sits one of the most important Buddhist sites of Japan: Koyasan. What began as a Buddhist training center 12 ...

What’s it really like to buy land in Japan’s rural areas? Join me as I share my journey to owning a plot in Nikko, Japan. From managing real estate surprises to envisioning a countryside ...

Jon Woodhouse, who writes regular arts and entertainment articles for The Maui News, is currently traveling in Japan and ...