A Japanese shrine has banned non-worshipping visitors following a recent issue just a few years after Ghost of Tsushima fans ...

Craig Naylor moves around the dojo with ease and intention. He walks over to a stand holding a framed black and white photo of Morihei Ueshiba. A shrine for the martial art of Aikido founder, who died ...

Similarly, Buddhist goma fire ceremonies involve priests burning wooden sticks in sacred flames to symbolize the eradication of ignorance and desire. Rengoku’s own techniques reflect this duality: His ...

Cherry blossoms, or “sakura,” are Japan’s favorite flower and usually reach their peak in late March to early April, just as the country celebrates the start of a new school and business year. Many ...

Mount Yoshino offers a good (and beautiful) reason to get out of Tokyo and Kyoto and venture off the beaten path.

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Ubisoft swiftly addressed issues in Assassin's Creed Shadows regarding cultural accuracy and respect for shrines in response ...

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In a nation as culturally rich as Japan, it can be hard to know how to spend your time there. Here are ten of our favorite ...

A bout 700 feet from Zambezi National Park and less than a 10-minute drive to Mosi-oa-Tunya, a.k.a. Victoria Falls, one of ...

“They say Japan will be in recession for a long time, but I thought that attempting to match the times again would lead to Yumia looking too similar to Ryza.” Instead, the team opted to incorporate ...

A slice of Mexico City’s cultural scene can be found at The Palacio de Bellas Artes (Palace of Fine Arts), a grand concert hall and art centre ... way to experience Japan’s season with its backdrop of ...