Deep in the mountains of northern Wakayama Prefecture, nestled in stately tall trees, sits one of the most important Buddhist ...

Jon Woodhouse, who writes regular arts and entertainment articles for The Maui News, is currently traveling in Japan and ...

Buddhist worshippers released candle-lit floats into a river for the Loy Krathong Festival. Footage shows thousands of brightly-lit decorative floating vessels made from coconut shells drifting along ...

Pakistan offers a wealth of unique cultural experiences for travelers interested in exploring its rich history, traditions, and diversity. Here are some highlights: 1. Attend a Traditional Festival Ba ...

In Kashmir, local bakeries churn out roughly 10 kinds of bread a day, each with its own peculiar ritual and time of day to be ...

Radhika Aligh heads to the Land of the Thunder Dragon for a historic pilgrimage through its mountains — and meets plenty of ...

It is supported by funding from the California Public Library Civil Liberties Project and the Takahashi Family Foundation.) ...

California’s movie town puts the spotlight on multicultural cuisine offered by a diverse cast of chefs, restaurateurs and ...

Ketut Nita Wahyuni lifts her folded hands prayerfully to her forehead as a priest leads the temple gathering. The 11-year-old ...

Buddhist traditions such as feeding the monks and scattering flower petals in a procession were in full bloom last Sunday ...

Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician (460 BCE – 375 BCE), who is traditionally regarded as the father of medicine ...