Forest Pilgrimages: Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range - The World Heritage Sites in Japan | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Forest Pilgrimages: Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range - The World Heritage Sites in Japan | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

The Kii Mountain Range is made up of a series of soaring, 1,000-meter peaks. This area is home to three deeply spiritual locations, including Kumano, home of nature worship; Yoshino and Omine, a training ground; and Mt. Koya, a foundational site for Japanese Buddhism. Although formed in different eras, and for different beliefs, a 300km pilgrims' path connects all three locations. This verdant and spiritual route is still followed by visitors to…

Japan confirms fielding of new 400km range ASM-3A air-to-surface missile

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) will begin fielding the ASM-3A supersonic air-to-ship missile on its F-2 fighter aircraft starting in fiscal year 2025, according to official sources and recent disclosures at DSEI Japan 2025. [...]