A popular wooden statue of Binzuru Sonja, one of Buddha’s disciples, at a temple in Nagano Prefecture was returned Thursday after it was stolen the day before. On Wednesday, police arrested ...

NAGANO--A man was arrested on suspicion of stealing a sacred statue at the Zenkoji temple here, which has been revered for more than 300 years and earned a three-star recommendation from the ...

A buddhist monk from the Zenkoji temple in Nagano has formed the first ever union for temple workers in Japan.

It is a dedication that brings seven million Japanese a year to Nagano for a visit to the non-denominational Zenkoji Temple, a very sacred site that was built in the 600s.

Once a haven for pilgrims and nobles, temple stays now allow tourists to escape Japan's bustling cities and experience life like a monk with Buddhist cuisine and meditation.

Japan currently has five temples in operation, announced, or under construction. Church leaders also announced an artistic rendering has been released for the Budapest Hungary Temple, announced in ...

Each of these temples and shrines offers a unique cultural and spiritual experience. Be sure to pay a visit during your next trip to Japan.

Explore the serene landscapes of Japan covered in a blanket of snow with this breathtaking drone footage. From snow-capped mountains and ancient temples to quiet villages and frost-covered forests ...