Every day, hundreds of people visit Ryoanji Temple ... Japan. Located in Kyoto's northern outskirts, the temple was built in 1450, but details surrounding the rock garden's origins are hazy. Its ...

Japan's Divorce Temple is a sanctuary for those seeking to end unhealthy relationships. Located in the Kansai region near Kyoto, it offers rituals emphasizing closure and personal growth ...

In 1941, when the Japanese government was salvaging metal from wherever it could for the looming Pacific War, the nation’s largest Buddhist group readily handed over its temple bells for the ...