From KISS to Ghost, there’s been a long history of ambiguous imagery in music. No band has used masks quite like Sleep Token, ...

Shinto is Japan’s indigenous spiritual tradition, but unlike most religions, it has no single founder, sacred text, or strict doctrines. Instead, it revolves around the veneration of Kami ...

Organizers of age-old horse festivals that captivate the public with daring deeds are increasingly locked in a contentious ...

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Following the advice of Zen masters, Jon Stollenmeyer endured months of rejection before finally getting his foot in the ...

An Off Broadway play opens a window on the spiritual and physical trials of the ancient Japanese sport.

Haruki Murakami’s The City and Its Uncertain Walls is a mesmerizing exploration of love, memory, and identity, blending his ...

First on any Sapporo itinerary is Odori Park, a sprawling park smack dab in the heart of the city. This outdoor attraction ...

After breaking an annual tourism record in 2024, Japan looks to reach 60 million visitors by 2030. Officials tell Fox News ...

Japanese critics say the video game from French developer Ubisoft distorts history and disrespects sacred sites.

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