TOKYO (AP) — A 14th century Korean Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago was returned on Monday, following a yearslong legal battle between Japan and South Korea over its ...
A South Korean court on Wednesday rejected a Buddhist temple’s claim to a statue that it said Japanese pirates looted in the 14th century, clearing the way for Japan to press for its return. The ...
Why completing Japan’s historic 88 temple pilgrimage is so rewarding – and gruelling - In pursuit of a new sense of purpose, Samantha Herbert takes on one of the world’s most challenging hikes across ...
An eighth century temple in Japan has been vandalized by a Canadian teen tourist, according to local police. The monument in question is the Toshodaiji Temple, located in the city of Nara, which lies ...
A 17-year-old Canadian boy was taken in for questioning in Japan for allegedly carving up a pillar at a 1,200-year-old Buddhist temple listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, local police said. The ...
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Secret Kyoto bamboo forest without crowds: Visit Kodai-ji Temple & skip Arashiyama
Discover a hidden bamboo forest in Kyoto at Kodai-ji Temple. Skip the crowds of Arashiyama and explore this lesser-known bamboo grove with tips.
The statue of the Medicine Buddha holding a bunch of grapes – unique in Japan – reflects the long-standing connection between grape cultivation and the cultural life of the local people. The statue is ...
TOKYO (AP) — A 14th century Korean Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago was returned on Monday, following a yearslong legal battle between Japan and South Korea over its ...
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