Tag: Monks
Why didn’t the Japanese eat meat for centuries?
It was not until Emperor Meiji ascended the throne that eating cattle and poultry became popular in Japan. In February 1872, a...
Thrilling story in Japan’s ancient long-haired doll shrine
The hair-growing doll is considered one of the most famous horror stories in Japan. More specifically, it is a true story and so far,...
The temple has only one monk in Tibet
Many foreign newspapers call this the loneliest temple in the world. This is Rituo (meaning mountain rock) in Tibet. The name...