A Buddhist hall in Western Japan known for housing an "eternal flame" that has been burning for over 1,000 years caught fire ...

The temple has moved the flame to a different location and authorities said the fire may have been caused by it, according to ...

A Buddhist hall in Western Japan known for housing an "eternal flame" that has been burning for over 1,000 years caught fire ...

A hall linked to Buddhist saint Kukai (774-835) on Miyajima island in the city of Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, burned ...

A fire destroyed the historic Reikado Hall at Japan’s Daisho-in temple complex, home to a sacred “eternal flame” believed to have burned for more than 1,200 years.

A Buddhist hall on Japan’s Miyajima Island that housed an “eternal flame” believed to have burned for more than 1,000 years ...

The destruction of Reikado Hall on Miyajima island has reignited concerns over protecting Japan’s centuries-old wooden heritage sites from recurring fire risks and natural disasters.

Visitors to Miyajima island here will face a new tax of 100 yen (70 cents) starting Oct. 1 next year to pay for much-needed ...

Tokyo — The "shrine island" of Miyajima is one of Japan's most iconic destinations. A quick ferry ride from downtown Hiroshima, the postcard-perfect locale is much-loved for its giant "floating" ...

A sacred hall linked to the Buddhist monk Kukai was destroyed in a fire Wednesday on Japan’s Miyajima Island, according to ...

Reikado Hall housed an 'eternal flame' said to have burned continuously for more than 1,000 years ...