“It looks like it will die,” Nishibori said of the cherry tree, “but it’s not going to die. The next spring, there will be ...

With 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Japan is ideal for those who like to explore the historical and environmental aspects of ...

A 14th-century Buddhist statue will travel from here to Japan on May 10 after Korea’s Supreme Court ruled it should be ...

An exploration of some of the oldest temples in the world, shedding light on the lives of ancient civilizations and their ...

In Japan, the simple act of walking has long been connected to working toward enlightenment.

Monks and worshippers spent the night of April 18 chanting sutras to honor the founder of Chion-in temple in Kyoto’s ...

Traditionally, a Japanese garden has a gate. Boundaries, in general, are very important in a Japanese garden, to symbolize ...

“A World of Stories” was organized by Turtleback librarian Deborah Tison and Turtleback Education Foundation President ...

As temperatures are warming up, take a look at all the events being put on where you can get out and enjoy nature. Check out ...

The temperature outside was below freezing in this city northwest of Tokyo as local residents stirred early on a February morning. But the atmosphere was tense inside the heated parked vehicle where ...

The ancient practice began more than 2,000 years ago, when Japanese monks traveled to China as emissaries and brought ...

In Japan, rice is more than just a grain; it is central to daily meals, festivals, spiritual offerings, and even language ...