Experience Japan's sacred mountain town of Koyasan, the center of the Shingon sect of Buddhism. This video showcases a unique ...

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Kyoto needs little introduction: picture glimpsing a geisha disappearing down a narrow alley; the stillness of a stone garden ...

A typical visit to Japan for many tourists consists of a few days in Tokyo, a train over to Kyoto, maybe Osaka. You stay in a hotel full of amenities, or, if you’re on a budget, you might be staying ...

A Japanese monk is suing his temple, claiming he was forced to work incredibly long hours catering to tourists and that the heavy workload gave him depression. The monk, in his 40s, is seeking 8.6m ...