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Situated on Otowa Mountain in eastern Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple wows travelers with its stunning natural scenery, which visitors say is best viewed from the verandah off the temple's main building.

A postwar low of 514,000 marriages were registered in Japan in 2021, while around 50 percent of women and 70 percent of men in their 20s have no spouse or partner, a report showed. More than a ...

For most of the 103-year history of the Communist Party of China, the teachings of the philosopher Confucius were deemed relics of a backwards past, with its leaders looking to Marxism and ...

The oldest religious site in Tokyo is also its most visited. The Senso-ji Temple sees about 30 million annual visitors and its inception dates all the way back to year 628. Despite its claim to ...

On the orders of Emperor Shomu, who wished for the happiness of everyone, the temple was built through the cooperation of 2.6 million people, around half of Japan's population at the time. People ...

Planning to visit Japan this autumn for captivating fall foliage? Get ready for a visual feast! As famous as cherry blossoms, Japan's autumn season paints landscapes with breathtaking hues. From ...

The most famous Shani Dev temple, Shani Shingnapur, has no roof or walls. The deity is represented by a black stone placed on a platform. Devotees believe praying here protects them from harm.

The Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Shiva, is famed for its tall carved gopurams, vast corridors, sacred pond, and vibrant daily rituals. Tirupati Balaji ...

South India's iconic temples showcase the region's rich cultural heritage and architectural brilliance. From the towering gopurams of Meenakshi Amman Temple to the serene Ranganathaswamy Temple ...

Signs first posted last month in the Wudaoying area near the Lama and Confucian temples offered cash incentives for residents willing to move. Other posters warn residents against holding out for more ...