A Buddhist priest prays at the Koukokuji Temple, a columbarium containing more than 2,000 LED-lit Buddha statues. A defining feature of Tokyo is the sharp juxtaposition of tradition and modernity.

The University of Michigan Museum of Art is sending a ninth-century Buddha statue back to Nepal, ArtNews reported. The university has had the statute in its collection since 2016, but museum officials ...

Japan’s capital is a beacon of urban luxury, from established international brands to talk-of-the-town boutique newcomers. Lindsay Cohn is a writer, editor, and avid traveler who has visited 45 ...

I was recently invited to tour the new Nintendo Museum before it opened to the public, and it was a thoroughly magical experience. Of all the gaming companies that needed a museum to chronicle ...

If these games played an important part in your childhood, Japan’s long-awaited new Nintendo Museum is a must-visit. Opened to the public on October 2, the interactive space is set in the video ...

By Patrick Brzeski Asia Bureau Chief The Tokyo International Film Festival revealed its full 2024 lineup on Wednesday, including its main competition program and the Asian Future section for ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Once you're inside the Acropolis Museum, look for the famous caryatids – a collection of marble statues that were replaced by copies on the Erechtheion for the purpose of ...

A “hateful” vandal smashed a statue of the Blessed Mary outside a Catholic church in Queens this week, police said. The callous creep used a rock to desecrate the statue in front of the ...

Johnny Cash is still making history. A statue of the late country singer-songwriter was unveiled Tuesday inside the US Capitol, marking the first time a musician has received such an honor.

A tourist looks at the statue of ancient Egyptian King Ramses II lying on its back at the Mit Rahina Museum in Giza, Egypt, on Oct. 11, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua) This photo taken on Oct. 11 ...