Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

Tourism, climate goals, and animal rights concerns are sparking a plant-based renaissance in a country famous for sushi and ...

The vision “I want people to understand that vegan food isn’t just for a select few. It’s an inclusive eating style. Reaching ...

Japan would deal a massive blow to the universal principle of religious freedom, could deeply damage its relationship with ...

Shinto is often described as Japan’s indigenous religion—but can it expand beyond Japan? While traditionally tied to Japanese culture, shrines, and national identity, modern practitioners argue that ...

Aging athletes such as LeBron James, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lindsey Vonn are similar to racing cars: maintained by tinkering ...

We asked people in three dozen countries how they see religion's role in society, government and national identity.

Across 36 countries, most people say religion helps society and encourages tolerance. They're more divided on whether it ...

While Spain's headline trail now attracts up to half a million pilgrims a year, its twin is often uncrowded and offers a ...

Utah State University’s Merrill-Cazier Library opened a “Playing Religion” exhibit, Tuesday, that examines board games and card games centered around the teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of ...

“Any change in U.S. policies is expected to have a major impact on the international community, and by extension, on Japan’s economy, diplomacy and security,” Liberal Democratic Party Policy Research ...