The city of Kyoto is known as Japan's cultural and spiritual capital. It's for good reason: Kyoto has hundreds of Buddhist ...

While Mie may not have the name recognition abroad of its famous neighbors, Osaka and Kyoto, the prefecture boasts plenty of ...

As far as Shinto shrines go (there are about 400 in Kyoto), this one is pretty special. Perched on a wooded hillside in southern Kyoto, Fushimi Inari is a 1,300-year-old temple dedicated to Inari ...

Are you one of 40 million travelers expected to visit Japan soon, but want a place less touristy than Tokyo and Kyoto?

KYOTO--Cultural treasures usually off-limits to the public are unveiled at Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines and other facilities ... the former residence of the Reizei family.

If you pray for love in Izumo, there's a good chance you'll be heard. Every year, eight million gods gather in this seaside ...

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A walking tour of the Kiso Valley offers glimpses of the golden age of Japan’s great printmakers.

At nearly 400 feet, Sanjusangendo Hall is the longest wooden structure in Japan (there are archery contests held along the length of the hall every yeah). And lining its lengthy walls is a rare ...

A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Chicago was forced to divert to Denver on Feb. 9 after a passenger became unruly, LiveandLetsFly.com reported. "Although the troublemaker was removed ...

What’s New in ABQ can help you find the perfect family activity for the weekend. First, for over 60 years, the New Mexico Shrine Circus has entertained crowds of all ages with spectacular stunts ...

New additions are indicated with an asterisk. The selection of family films on Amazon Prime’s streaming service leaves a little something to be desired, but that just makes a guide like this ...