She performs the prescribed rituals — cleansing her hands, ringing a bell, bowing and clapping ... small shrines and temples in rural Japan struggle to survive, with many on the verge of ...

The loud sound reverberated through the temple grounds. The hanging bell was cast during the early ... It is regarded as one of Japan’s three most distinguished hanging bells.

Pilgrimages have been part of Japanese culture for over a thousand years. The UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo is legendary among hikers, but on Shikoku there’s another sacred trail that remains quiet.

From unique traditions to historic craftsmanship, discover the must-experience highlights of the iconic Kiyomizu-dera temple in Japan.

Members can attend an earlier Bell-Ringing Ceremony at 10:30 AM before the public ceremony begins. Ring in the New Year by taking a swing at a 2,100-pound, 16th-century Japanese temple bell.

A 16 th century bronze bell rang 108 times on Sunday during a celebration of the Japanese New Year at San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum. The sounding of the 2,100-pound bell, from a temple in ...