The influence of the samurai class can also be seen in the Japanese religious practices ... and the Hossō or Yogacara sect (whose main temple was at Yakushiji), with the aim of creating a new ...

This temple is one of the most important in Japan, so much so that it was the very first place in the country to be recognized by UNESCO in 1993. One of the most famous temples in Japan ...

Nearby is Unganzen-ji temple, and the carved stone pathway ... which in 1867 led to the abolition of the samurai class and Japan’s rapid drive towards modernisation. Ironically, the men behind ...

Each of these temples and shrines offers a unique cultural and spiritual experience. Be sure to pay a visit during your next trip to Japan. Japan is a destination people love for its unique ...

The sword was pulled from the attic decades ago, but a recent ceremonial cleaning revealed it was a priceless heirloom from the 12th century.

After years on the road establishing his reputation as Japan's greatest Samurai, Takezo returns to Kyoto. Otsu waits for him, yet he has come not for her but to challenge the leader of the region ...