Steven Lee Hayes, 65, is accused of carving his family's name into the gate of a famed Tokyo shrine, say police.

The arrest of an American tourist for defacing a revered Tokyo shrine has highlighted a growing challenge for Japan, a ...

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 ...

Maximize your Tokyo experience with our 2-Day Itinerary, featuring must-see spots in Japan's capital. Begin with the vibrant ...

The antics of tourists in places of religious worship never cease to amaze. In Japan, there's much talk about an American ...