Seiya Suzuki was too young and not yet into baseball when the Chicago Cubs last played at the Tokyo Dome 25 years ago. But ...

Happily, the retreat is unlike a typical (and typically austere) Japanese temple stay ... and along Dairyuji's wood hallways, and at night as I lie on my futon in a tatami room decorated with ...

On certain holidays, the temple hosts special night hours. For ordinary visiting hours, admission is 400 yen (about $3.50). Ask about the special tour given in English for international visitors.

Tsubosakadera temple in Takatori, Nara Prefecture, is known as a place where people can come to pray for eye diseases to be ...

If you don't want to share space with throngs of tourists, visitors suggest coming early morning or late at night. The Senso-ji Temple is easily accessed via the Asakusa station. Although the ...