Japan

Kyoto, the capital city is over twelve-thousand years old.

Japan's two major religions are Buddhism and Shinto:
Shinto is the native religion and holds that all things have a spirit. It's shrines possess simple, two-tiered gates known as torii, which are usually painted red;
Buddhism arrived in the sixth century, from India, via China and Korea. Inside each temple is an image of Buddha, and other images include a dragon, the animal that fought off the demons plaguing Buddha, allowing him to achieve enlightenment, and the lotus, a symbol of purity. On January 1st, at midnight, temple bells across the nation toll one-hundred & eight times for the number of Buddha's positive attributes.
Most Japanese identify, to some degree, with both religions, and find it unreasonable that a person should have to choose one.

Ikebana, the art of flower arrangement.

Ryokan, Japanese style inns.