The iconic Maneki Neko, or beckoning cat, is a common good fortune figurine from Japan, that you may have spotted loyally sat ...

Uncover the hidden gems and must-see landmarks of Tokyo. From historic temples to futuristic skyscrapers, Tokyo has it all.

One Thousand Waving Cats at This Hidden Temple 🐱 Feeling low on luck? Head to Gotokuji Temple in west Tokyo to this lucky cat haven! The birthplace of the famous ‘maneki neko’ waving cats is home to ...

Two landers owned by US and Japanese companies to carry out separate tests on the Moon's surface. The first minister delivers a rendition of Kimigayo, to welcome Ambassador Suzuki to Wales.

HIDA, Gifu — Women dressed in kimono visited three temples in Hida, Gifu Prefecture ... Indonesia Launches Free School Meal Program with Support from Japan; Ishiba Currying Favor with New President ...

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the only officially recognized Tibetan temple in Japan. One of the most eye-catching features at the hilltop temple, known as a power spot and considered good fortune for matchmaking, is its ...

To be eligible, applicants must have Japanese nationality (i.e. must be Japanese citizens), have a parent or guardian who lives in Tokyo, and be enrolled in a domestic university or technical ...

TOKYO -- Japan welcomed a record 36.87 million tourists in 2024, up 47.1% from the previous year thanks to the weak yen, according to data released Wednesday by the Japan National Tourism ...

and make this the year you embark on a Japanese rail adventure. Tokyo is a sprawling city with historic temples in one district, neon lights in the next, and seamless public transport to ferry you ...

TOKYO – Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan in 2024, figures showed on ... geisha performers and increasingly crowded Buddhist temples. Locals have complained of disrespectful tourists ...

One of the major pilgrimage sites for Hindus, the city is renowned for its ghats alongside the Ganges River, where devotees perform rituals and take holy dips, the evening Ganga Aarti, in addition to ...