But the temple sold the artworks after it fell into a state of disrepair following the “haibutsu kishaku” movement to expel Buddhism from Japan following the Meiji Restoration of 1868.

Experience a fusion of ancient hospitality and modern luxury across three historic Japanese regions, offering volcanic hot springs, imperial suites, sake tasting, and more.

The Chichu Art Museum (2004 ... creating plays of light and shadow just like the Japanese temples of yesteryear. An unexpected intimacy can exist within this 60,000-seat high-tech canopy.

Hiei Enryakuji Temple, a Unesco World Heritage site ... With wildflowers in the foreground, savour panoramic views of the Japan Alps as nature meets art. At the base of Mount Fuji, Shiraito ...

A 16 th century bronze bell rang 108 times on Sunday during a celebration of the Japanese New Year at San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum. The sounding of the 2,100-pound bell, from a temple in ...

VOV.VN - Models of dinosaurs, deer, and birds created from discarded plastic toys are on display at the Japan Foundation ...