Japan's "Hidden Christian" population, members of the Japanese Catholic Church who had to go into hiding during intense religious persecution, will be getting a big boost this weekend from Pope ...

IKITSUKI, Japan — On this small island in rural Nagasaki, Japan’s Hidden Christians gather to worship what they call the Closet God. In a special room about the size of a tatami mat is a scroll ...

IKITSUKI ISLAND/NAGASAKI CITY, Japan (Reuters) - His face weathered from years at sea, kimono-clad Japanese fisherman Masaichi Kawasaki kneels before an altar adorned with images of the Virgin Mary, ...

A recent study found that Nara, Japan, has the most hidden gems in the country. Nara is home to 499 attractions, but it is best known for Nara Park, which has a population of deer that bow for snacks.

Jizo Statues. For enthusiastic globetrotters yearning to delve further into the marvels of Japan, the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has revealed an enchanting compilation of ...

The Australian filmmaker tackles an issue that makes uncomfortable viewing at times in 'The Ones Left Behind: The Plight of Single Mothers in Japan.' By Gavin J Blair Shibuya, a Tokyo district of ...

Although Christianity was banned in Japan for over 250 years, some communities refused to abandon their faith. Worshipping in secret, these "hidden Christians" developed some unique practices. Shizuka ...