Today’s Japanese Buddhism is vastly different from what the religion once was. A series exploring the history of Buddhism from its beginnings to its present state in Japan.

Large shares in many middle-income countries say following the historically predominant religion is key to "true" national ...

Shikoku has a quiet, but profound presence in Japan's archipelago. It wears its heart on its sleeve, inviting you to explore ...

The exchange between Gandhara and Japan was not limited to religion. It encompassed philosophy, governance, art and science. Buddhist monasteries in Gandhara served as centres of learning ...

There is a vast amount of online information regarding most every aspect of Japanese religion; these sites are a few of the more important academic centers, and include links to a great deal of ...

Shinto, the indigenous religion, remained central to Japanese culture even after Buddhism arrived in the 6th century. The interaction between these two religions has significantly influenced Japanese ...

Wearing the Buddhist-style outfits, the maids engage visitors in discussions about the religion while drinking tea. The idea faced criticism among the public in Japan, with some arguing that the ...

Most people know that Pokémon is a Japanese video game, but did you know that many Pokémon designs were influenced by ...

Dr Amanda Foreman discusses how Shinto merged with Buddhism in Japan and makes particular reference ... practical roles within the rituals of the religion, but the chief deity within Shinto ...

While other religions and cultures teach that homosexuality is sinful, Buddhist monk Kodo Nishimura ... tell because I'm a homosexual monk." "In Japan, it is not common for people to be torn ...