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As Japan’s population falls ... an area three hours’ drive from Tokyo with only 500 residents and which also has three other Buddhist temples, one Shinto shrine and a church.

About 70% of people in Japan have similar nonreligious ... Some Buddhist temples, including Tsukiji Hongwanji and Komyoji in Tokyo, are seeking to reach younger people and have opened cafes ...

The highlight here is Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest temple, which is approached via the bustling Nakamise shopping street. Here, you can purchase traditional Japanese snacks and souvenirs ...

The oldest religious site in Tokyo is also its most visited. The Senso-ji Temple sees about 30 million annual visitors and its inception dates all the way back to year 628. Despite its claim to ...

temples, and shrines. We had both lived previously in Japan, and we knew Tokyo could be buried beneath the superlatives used to describe it. We talked with nearly everyone we met, documented ...

Tokyo is a buzzing hub that offers a unique blend of old and new, making it an exciting place for students from around the ...

This celebrated landmark is known throughout the whole of Japan and is devoted to the goddess of Kannon. It’s also the oldest temple in Tokyo, having been completed in 645. A key site for ...

Tokyo, the capital city of Japan, is a city of contrasts. There are opportunities to dive into the local culture at historic ...

In addition to artifacts from Japan's history ... The oldest religious site in Tokyo is also its most visited. The Senso-ji Temple sees about 30 million annual visitors and its inception dates ...

With a population of about 37 million, Tokyo and its surrounding cities make up the largest metropolitan area in the world. To avoid getting overwhelmed by all the city has to offer, it’s smart to ...

is located in Sanbagawa - an area three hours drive from Tokyo with only 500 residents and which also has three other Buddhist temples, one Shinto shrine and a church. A surge in religious properties ...