I’m in Japan, about 90 minutes west of Osaka, and I’m staring at a living demi-goddess in really unusual footwear. To be a ...

Uncover Japan’s best-kept secrets with these 10 underrated destinations, from Kanazawa’s rich history to Yakushima’s serene ...

It’s easy to work up an appetite getting to Dewa Sanzan Jinja, seeing as the shrine stands at the head of a 2,446-step stone stairway on the summit of Mount Hagurosan.

The city government of Kyoto said Tuesday it will raise its lodging tax for people staying at hotels and other accommodations from March 2026, setting the maximum rate at a sharply higher 10,000 yen ...

“Come on, girl,” said Tanzan at once. Lifting her in his arms, he carried her over the mud. Ekido did not speak again until that night when they reached a lodging temple. Then he no longer could ...

The incident took place on Wednesday night after thousands gathered in the temple town of Tirupati in southern Andhra Pradesh state. Visuals showed a swell of people jostling while the tickets ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. NEW DELHI (AP) — At least six people died and dozens were injured in a stampede Wednesday among hundreds ...