Explore San'in region of Shimane and Tottori—uncover a side of Japan that feels ancient, mysterious and spiritual.

Christianity Today interviews Yoichi Yamaguchi, director of the International Mission Center at Tokyo Christian University, on the beginnings of a Christian movement that sought to meld Shinto with ...

A tearoom with one flower and the sound of boiling water can recall the feeling of being deep in nature.” This sensibility is rooted in the concept of shichu no sankyo – dwelling in the mountain ...

It’s time to talk about Japan, a country where the sun doesn’t just rise, it sizzles. Cherry blossoms throw pink parties on the streets, and Shinto shrines sparkle with spirituality throughout the ...

The tower in Ginza was eventually deemed too expensive to repair. It was torn down in 2022 and will be replaced by a luxury ...

Silent Hill, which has been set in New England for more than two decades, is leaning into the J-horror that produced classic ...

Just inside the Gale Shrine, you'll run into the gate keeper, Yatsu. Speak with him and, as long as you've got your ring of Power Orbs, he'll give you access to the shrine's inner halls. Just after a ...

The Pacific Palisades’ Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine, a sanctuary for spiritual seekers, has reopened to the public after a lengthy recovery and remediation process. The Lake Shrine is ...

Discover the authentic beauty of Japan through the must-visit places in Fukuoka, promising a relaxed atmosphere, delicious ...

Ghost of Tsushima is filled with collectibles and places to discover, and Mongol Artifacts are ones you'll be seeing often. They always look the same, as they distinct themselves as a scroll with a ...

In mid-April, I flew to Japan because I’d become obsessed with an 11th-­century Japanese novel called The Tale of Genji. I also had a frantic longing to escape my country. At its best, literature is a ...