NAHA—A pair of “Nio” Buddhist deity statues that stood guard at Enkakuji temple here from the 15th century until their destruction in World War II have been restored in a six-year project.

Close to 100 statues of Imperial Japanese Army troops, made more than 80 years ago, stand on the premises of an old temple here in Chita Peninsula. They were erected, in memory of soldiers killed ...

Every Thai jungle is dotted with temples that are lined with stone Buddhas; robbers knock off the heads—which are the most highly prized parts of the statues—and smuggle them to Bangkok ...