There is a lot to learn from the long, venerable tradition of gardening in Japan, a point made in last week’s Real Dirt, ...

The tension between sacred mysteries that must be shielded from outsiders and those that can be revealed animates an ...

Located on the southern shoreline of Shikoku Island, Kochi Prefecture is rich in history, nature and culinary delights. In ...

Durga Puja is no doubt Bengal’s biggest festival, drawing millions to pandals across Kolkata and beyond, giving it immense ...

For L.G.B.T.Q. people in Japan, to live openly is a radical act. Figuring out who they are can be an isolating struggle. We spoke with eight Japanese about how they discovered their identities. But ...

In the northern reaches of Japan, a realm of ethereal, old-growth forests and icy coastal waters offer some of the country’s ...

In the northern reaches of Japan, a realm of ethereal, old-growth forests and icy coastal waters offer some of the country’s ...

Cities in East and Southeast Asia are more mixed with rural areas, which is called “satoyama landscape” in Japan and still a typical sight in the outskirts of metropoles such as Tokyo and Osaka. In ...

After all, access to nature is a basic human right.” This research was funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of ...

My fate, it seems, comes down to a stone in a small wooden cage. “This stone weighs as much as your sins,” the monk tells us. We all lean closer, mentally tallying up everything we’ve ever done wrong.

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These methods, rooted in centuries-old traditions, emphasize harmony with nature, mindfulness, and the cultivation of inner peace. Here are five ancient Japanese techniques to help you reduce stress ...