NIKKO, Tochigi Prefecture--Following numerous warnings from labor standards inspectors for having staff work long hours, Nikko Toshogu shrine here said it will open one hour later from Feb.

is one of Japan's leading tourist destinations. Nikko includes many popular sites including the Nikko Toshogu Shrine, renowned for its remarkable sculptures. However, there is more to Nikko than ...

NIKKO, Tochigi Prefecture--A special ... The blades were selected from 179 dedicated to the shrine. “I selected precious pieces from one of Japan’s five major collections,” said Morihiro ...