Pilgrimages have been part of Japanese culture for over a thousand years. The UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo is legendary among ...

Rumiko Takahashi talks about the first chapter of Inuyasha and how it could've gone down a more Captain America route if she ...

Good stories and artistic talent know no boundaries, and those captivated by exceptional cinematic experiences often look past subtitles. As cinema spreads across the globe, Japan shines as one of the ...

For the uninitiated, sorting one's rubbish can be a convoluted process in Japan - a country that boasts one of the world's strictest waste disposal rules. But in the city of Fukushima, things are ...

Teams looking to get back into the win column meet when the Albany Great Danes battle the Sacred Heart Pioneers in a non-conference matchup on Wednesday morning. Albany is coming off a 77-70 loss ...

In 2024, Pope Francis will open “five sacred portals” on Christmas Eve for a ritual that has never been performed before. Rating: False (About this rating?) Context: Pope Francis is only ...

Pope Francis is only opening one "sacred portal" on this year's Christmas Eve. The other four will be opened over the following days and weeks, up until Jan. 5, 2025. Also, the ritual of opening ...

From cheap and cheerful takeaway joints, teppanyaki bars and sushi trains to relaxed izakaya-style eateries and total omakase opulence, there’s some serious ground to cover when it comes to eating ...

Kanji, a tangy fermented Holi drink, is made with black carrots, beetroot, mustard seeds, and heeng. Often topped with boondi, it’s a refreshing antioxidant-rich delight. Chammanthi podi is a ...

People in Japan have chosen the Chinese character meaning "gold" or "money" as the kanji that best symbolizes this year. An association promoting the use of kanji announced the result of its ...

Pope Francis is preparing to unbrick and open five ‘sacred portals’ symbolising the doorway to salvation. The doors are only opened once every 25 years, so may well be a little rusty.

The Vatican’s announcement of opening sacred portals for the first time in 25 years has raised eyebrows and sparked intrigue. Set to coincide with the 2025 Jubilee Year, the ceremony involves the ...