The establishment of the Higher Buddhist Institute through the guidance of Communist Party of China (CPC) marks a fundamental ...

An exploration of some of the oldest temples in the world, shedding light on the lives of ancient civilizations and their ...

Conversion is framed as a betrayal of the nation, and Dalits who convert are labelled as traitors, tools of foreign influence ...

Taipei’s outlet to the sea might be down-at-heel, but it has several charms and a great local vibe – and Taiwan’s throbbing ...

“It looks like it will die,” Nishibori said of the cherry tree, “but it’s not going to die. The next spring, there will be ...

More than 150,000 Cambodian refugees, many with the help of the United States Catholic Conference (USCC), were resettled in ...

Myanmar's religious temples stood as symbols of faith and history. After the recent 7.7 magnitude earthquake, many are ...

A new exhibition at the National Museum of Asian Art showcases the longtime cultural meaning in the practice of chanoyu ...

This collective endeavor — carried out by legions of artists and craftsmen, many likely trained in workshops in the Tang ...

It’s the first day of our Walk Japan experience on the southern island of Kyushu, but the trip has already gone to Hell, writes Brett Atkinson. High above the coastal city of Beppu, the relaxed town ...

Visit youthful Shibuya and upscale Ginza to experience the modern side of Tokyo ... Photograph by Alvin Huang, Getty Images Senso-ji temple is an ancient Buddhist temple located in the Asakusa ...