American Tourist Arrested After Allegedly Defacing Gate at Tokyo Shrine
Steven Lee Hayes, 65, is accused of carving his family's name into the gate of a famed Tokyo shrine, say police.
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American Arrested for Vandalizing Tokyo Shrine Highlights Japan’s Struggle with Rowdy Tourists Amid Record-Breaking Visitor Surge
The arrest of an American tourist for defacing a revered Tokyo shrine has highlighted a growing challenge for Japan, a ...
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Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa
The oldest religious site in Tokyo is also its most visited. The Senso-ji Temple sees about 30 million annual visitors and its inception dates all the way back to year 628. Despite its claim to ...
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In secular Japan, what draws so many to temples and shrines? Stamp collecting and tradition
About 70% of people in Japan have similar nonreligious ... Some Buddhist temples, including Tsukiji Hongwanji and Komyoji in Tokyo, are seeking to reach younger people and have opened cafes ...
Curated 2-Day Tokyo Itinerary: Enjoy All Japan's Most Famous City Has to Offer in 48 Hours
Maximize your Tokyo experience with our 2-Day Itinerary, featuring must-see spots in Japan's capital. Begin with the vibrant ...
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Tourist's antics spark outrage at Tokyo's sacred sites
The antics of tourists in places of religious worship never cease to amaze. In Japan, there's much talk about an American ...