Maine still ranks low on seven metrics measuring spirituality, but notably higher than on religiosity metrics. The vast ...

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday reportedly visited Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Prefecture, an act that quickly ...

The world is in turmoil, and the international order and rule of law are being shaken. Meanwhile, the outlook for Japan's ...

Bursting with colour, edged with mountainous cliffs and nestled between Japan and Korean sits a sacred island.

Faith leaders who minister to Christians in Venezuela and the Venezuelan diaspora in the United States are urging prayers for ...

The new year brings a fresh start, symbolized in some cultures by the cherubic baby New Year who replaces the old year that ...

A case thrown out by two lower courts was resurrected under a new legal standard that strips minority believers of basic ...

Increasing longevity is forcing a rethink of public policy, individual lifestyles, and private finances. Yet it is crucial not to overreact or grow unduly alarmed about shifting population dynamics.

A video has been circulating online, claiming it shows officials in Japan performing aarti and breaking a coconut before the inauguration of a metro train.

Japan’s lack of public trash cans often surprises visitors, but cultural norms and safety concerns explain why travelers ...

A U.S.-friendly move that would showcase Japan’s relevance.

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family are waving to a crowd of flag-waving New Year’s well-wishers gathered at the Imperial ...