They leave their mark at Zenkoji Temple, praying for what they wish to come true. Zenjoki Temple has been rebuilt 12 times in 1,400 years. Fire is the ever-present danger.

Byron SavillEngineer (retired), 54(U.S.)Compared to Tokyo, it's easy to learn Japanese in Nagano because hardly anyone will speak to you in English, even if they can! The people are friendly, though.

Every seven years, Zenkoji temple in Nagano holds an event honoring one of the oldest Buddhist images in Japan. The event, known as "Gokaicho", is taking place now through May 31, and offers a rare ...

A major Japanese Buddhist temple withdrew Friday from a plan to host the Beijing Olympics torch relay, citing safety concerns and sympathy among its monks and worshippers for pro-Tibet protesters.

NAGANO -- One of the two top priests at Zenkoji Temple here has been asked to resign following allegations of sexual harassment and discriminatory statements, it has been learned. Gencho Komatsu ...

Monks at Zenkoji temple in Nagano City, central Japan, are brushing off the dust accumulated throughout the year in a traditional ritual. About 40 people including monks and temple officials began ...

NAGANO--A man was arrested on suspicion of stealing a sacred statue at the Zenkoji temple here, which has been revered for more than 300 years and earned a three-star recommendation from the ...

They flock here by the millions, six to seven million each year. For people of Buddhist faith in Japan, Zenkoji Temple is most holy ground. Zenkoji is a combination of three Japanese characters ...