A 62-year-old retiree from Suita, Osaka Prefecture, found a couple of surprises on his journey to express gratitude for the ...

As artificial intelligence continues to grow at a rapid pace, more and more businesses are grappling with how to adapt both ...

Balancing the need to attract visitors while preserving traditional rituals is an ongoing challenge for Japanese communities ...

A 16th century bronze bell rang 108 times on Sunday during a celebration of the Japanese New Year at San Francisco’s Asian ...

Priests pounded mochi rice cakes in a wooden mortar at Rinnoji Temple in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture on Saturday, the day of the winter solstice. As part of a traditional event, priests dressed as ...

Ordained a priest in 1947, the Verbite clergyman passed away at almost 105 after a very long ministry that included 25 years ...

The priest, who was ordained in 2015, was reportedly murdered on Dec. 26, 2024. (photo: Diocese of Nnewi / Courtesy) Jude Atemanke/CNA/ACI Africa World January 2, 2025 The Diocese of Nnewi in ...

A daruma doll is a traditional Japanese craft known as a good luck charm called “Engi daruma.” The eyes of a new daruma are ...

A 93-year-old former Catholic priest sentenced to life in prison earlier this month for raping a teenage boy has died, ...