The rows of ginkgo trees with their yellow leaves are also famous. Meijijingu Gaien (outer gardens of Meiji Shrine) was constructed to pass down the achievements of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken.

Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. At the edge of Barrio Viejo, a half-mile south of downtown Tucson, lies the nation’s only Catholic shrine dedicated ...

A cross-party group of around 70 Japanese lawmakers on Tuesday attended the spring festival at the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, regarded as a symbol of the country's past militarism by its ...

LUCENA CITY, QUEZON, Philippines — An estimated 6.1 million devotees and pilgrims visited the “Kamay ni Hesus” (KNH) Shrine in Lucban town in Quezon province during the Holy Week to fulfill ...

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba sent a ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Monday, as the shrine, seen by Japan's neighbors as a symbol of its past militarism, began a three-day spring ...

Souvenirs from your travels become treasured pieces that spark stories for years. Hand-carved from wood and painted with delicate features, Kokeshi dolls are a charming slice of Japanese culture.

It is not a secret that one of the major reasons some people weddings, child dedications, birthday parties and other events is because of souvenirs. This is because party souvenirs aren’t just ...

Pope Francis’ historic 2015 visit to Washington, D.C. is on display at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine is the largest shrine in Edo. Its grounds contain 17 small shrines for gods such as the founder of sumo wrestling and those of travel. Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine, the largest ...

Mourners gathered Monday at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe following the death of Pope Francis. An outdoor memorial of flowers grew throughout the day as visitors came to pray and reflect.