Shima, Japan’s sea-women, carry on a centuries-old tradition of freediving for seafood, blending adventure with cultural ...

Religious and mythological texts have become vital mediums that act as a link between us and the gods that we believe in ...

Surrounded by the vast Pacific Ocean, Japan’s Ise-Shima region is a place where ancient traditions, spirituality and the great outdoors collide.

Explore the rise of cults in Japan, their history, beliefs, controversies and influence on society, politics and religion.

Post the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century, there was a progressive demand in the United Kingdom and Europe for ...

The Year of the Snake has begun, and according to the Chinese zodiac, snakes are symbols of financial success and rebirth. As ...

Secularism and atheism are on the rise globally, influenced by factors like higher education levels, access to information, ...

Pilgrimages have been part of Japanese culture for over a thousand years. The UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo is legendary among ...

Pilgrimages have been part of Japanese culture for over a thousand years. The UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo is legendary among ...

If the Buddhist art is meant to guide us to enlightenment, it just as often reveals the blood, beauty, and mystery of earthly ...

Though our sentiments and intensions are the same for the new year, different parts of the world celebrate December 31 and ...

The Chester Beatty unveiled its latest spotlight display, Zodiac Netsuke: Animals of the Japanese Zodiac in Miniature. This ...