A group of well-loved shrines, with branches all across Japan, are affectionately known by the nickname of Tenjin-sama. These shrines are dedicated to the remarkable ninth century politician and ...

KYOTO--Ninnaji temple is hosting a 3-D virtual reality tour showcasing 33 Buddhist deities, offering visitors an up-close view of its collection of centuries-old statues usually closed to the public.

The scrolls reproduce “Fujin Raijin zu Byobu” (Wind god and thunder god screens), designated as a national treasure and a masterpiece by Tawaraya Sotatsu, a painter active in the Edo Period ...