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

When asked what it takes to “truly” belong in a country, many people globally say speaking the local language is key.

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Golden Gate Park’s Japanese Tea Garden is a tranquil place with a complicated history.

Sake has been around for a long time, like really long. And there are some interesting fermentation techniques that helped ...

In Japanese culture, garden bridges hold deep symbolism, representing the journey from the earthly world to the spiritual ...

I visited the Japanese city amid government crackdowns on ‘paparazzi tourists’ who harass working geishas. Parts of the ...

Nestled in the Nagano Prefecture, Togakushi Shrine is a serene and sacred destination. It lies at the foot of the majestic ...

The Supreme Court failed to address the core constitutional issue of the separation of church and state in its ruling on an ...

Hundreds of items used by “hidden” Christians in Nagasaki Prefecture to practice their religion when doing so meant certain ...

There are about 40,000 Shinto shrines that are called “Hachimansha” or “Hachimangu” in Japan. These are headed by Usa Jingu ...

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