There are religions that put their believers' faith to the test with harsh trials. On a mountain in Japan, that test is not ...
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Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried ...
Japan comes alive with matsuri, festivals that celebrate local culture and traditions throughout the country. From the icy ...
In southern Spain, I once saw Catholic supplicants crawling to the hilltop shrine of a saint on blood-shredded knees; in Iran and Afghanistan, Shia Muslims of the more zealous variety flagellate ...
Is it actually worth visiting Mt Fiji? Let's find out! Here's a look at what I got up to exploring Fujinomiya for 2 days, visiting some amazing spots nearby and discovering just what this region has ...