Team finds China's Buddhist and Taoist temples host higher concentration of old trees - some dating back 1,000 years - than ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Temple grounds in China serve as refuges for ancient and threatened tree species, with about 50,000 old trees documented, including approximately 6,000 from ...

KYOTO—The garden of a centuries-old temple here is now open to the public for the brief blooming period of an iconic flower, serving as a reminder of the Buddhist philosophy that all things must ...

Experience Japan's rainy season charm with lush landscapes, vibrant hydrangeas and serene indoor attractions—perfect for a tranquil getaway.

While the traditional elements of Japanese gardens—stone, water, gravel, pruned pines, and asymmetry—are rooted in ...

Shukubo is a unique accommodation experience that offers travelers the opportunity to stay in a temple and immerse in the daily routine, including meditation. Wakayama's Mount Koya boasts a history of ...

Buddhist temples in China are home to trees from dozens of endangered species, a new study shows. Some of them are almost 2,000 years old. A Phoebe zhennan tree, about 400 years old, in the Wen-Qi ...

Japan has more than 80,000 Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, including top attractions like Tokyo’s grand Senso-ji, Kyoto’s sublime Kiyomizu-dera, and Osaka’s majestic Shitenno-ji.

Enjoying four very distinct seasons, deciding on the best time to visit Japan will depend on what exactly you want to ...

These Japanese garden ideas will inspire you to try this serene style at home – from planting options to tips on outdoor ...