NARA--Kofukuji temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site here, will offer a rare chance for the public to view the interior of its five-story pagoda. Viewings are slated from Oct. 9 to Nov.

Shwedagon Pagoda, one of Myanmar's most revered sites, saw an increase in visitors. While the pagoda typically welcomes about 40,000 pilgrims on regular days, visitors surged to around 100,000 on ...