He has also donated fusuma-e works to Kenninji temple in Kyoto and Yakushiji temple in ... Hosokawa, who is descended from a samurai family, held office from 1993 to 1994. He took up painting ...

The temple employee notified police at 1:45 p.m. that day. The Sanmon gate was built in 1621 in the early Edo Period (1603-1867) on the orders of Hidetada, the second Tokugawa shogun.

Travellers are spoilt for choice in Japan — whether a first-timer to the country or a repeat visitor, try these alternative ...

Every day, hundreds of people visit Ryoanji Temple to see its Zen rock garden – which is probably the most famous of its kind in Japan. Located in Kyoto's northern outskirts, the temple was ...

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.

While the wooded areas surrounding the temple are great for a relaxing ... One of the best things to do in Kyoto with kids is to book family samurai lessons, where you can dress as an actual ...

Young people wearing traditional kimono have shot their first arrows of the year in a New Year's archery event at a Buddhist temple in Kyoto. The Sanjusangendo temple hosted the event on Sunday.

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 ...